Following the rules of color, was boring. And then . . .it wasn't. I have grown to love color. Orange, raspberry, lime green, tomato red, mango yellow. But it hasn't always been like that. I would look, but not touch. Only in the past two decades, or so, did I start ... Read More
Things to Remember
Guilty Before Questioned
None of us like being judged, condemned, and told what is wrong with us. Especially if we didn't ask for it. Nor does it feel good when the solution or diagnosis given is far from the truth. Has this happened to you? On older lady caught me after church, calling my name and tapping ... Read More
When Life Is Not Fair: 6 Things You Can Do About It
Believing that life is supposed to be "fair," can lead to disappointment and heartache. Life may not be fair, but here are 6 things we can do about it. Life is not fair. If my mom said it once, she said it a million times when I was growing up. We would whine, and she would ... Read More
The Power of a Slight Smile
The 10 benefits of a slight smile are powerful. And the opportunities to employ this technique are endless. Do you know the power of a smile? How it can change your day and the day of those you are smiling at? How it can lift your mood like a helium balloon floating skyward? Or ... Read More
Spiritual Shame: What It Is and How to Conquer It
Spiritual shame is where we feel shame regarding anything to do with our spiritual life. Find out how to conquer spiritual shame and walk in freedom. I knocked on the door. Hoping I wasn't found out before I was even assigned a task. As the newest member of the lady's group ... Read More
Quit Beating Yourself Up Over the Small Things
Learn how to stop beating yourself up for your mistakes, the small things you forget to do, the things that slip your mind? "You're early" the receptionist said, as I was checking my teenage son into his doctor's appointment. It had been one of those days. Not the worst ever, and ... Read More
Don’t Dread Being An Amateur
Being an amateur can feel like we don't know what we are doing. That we have a lot of work to do. But when we see beginnings as opportunities and adventures, we can relax and have fun; enjoy our progress and the learning curve. I wasn't bothered when the first cyclist raced around ... Read More
Who Is the Hero of Your Story?
We are told we can be our own hero. We have all the answers. We choose our course and orchestrate our success. It's all up to us. But are we really the hero of our stories? Or is someone else? Sometimes you get to choose your hero. And sometimes your hero is chosen for ... Read More
