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Learning about yourself is an ongoing process because we are multifaceted. Turns out some mistakes turn into good things . . .because you can learn something new about yourself

in Blog· Personal Growth

There’s Gotta Be Some Sort of Mistake: How Learning About Yourself is an Onging Process

Because we are multifacated, learning about yourself is an ongoing process. Turns out some mistakes help you learn about yourself in a good way.   I am not an early morning person. Never have been. Probably never will be. My husband, who jumps out of bed singing the praises ... Read More

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Telling someone "we are sorry," doesn’t right a wrong. Doesn't change the circumstances. But it is one of the greatest gifts we can give another.

in Blog· Healing from Hurts· Relationships

One of the Greatest Gifts We Can Give Another

Telling someone "we are sorry," doesn’t right a wrong nor does it change the circumstances. But it is sometimes one of the greatest gifts we can give another.   "You'll never be a good mother. You are to selfish," my friend said. Using a slightly different voice. Her I am ... Read More

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Learn to embrace the winding little road to happiness.

in Blog· Hardships and Trials

The Winding Little Road to Happiness

Rarely does happiness follow a straight road to happily ever after. Because of happiness's elusive nature, sometimes it is best to embrace the winding road to happiness and notice the happiness that is already there.   The road to happiness does not often manifest itself after some ... Read More

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Sometimes it is better to listen more than talk. Learn the qualities of a good listener.

in Blog· Relationships

Sometimes It’s Better to Listen, Than Talk

We love to talk, but sometimes it is better to listen. Learn 6 qualities of a good listener and give the gift of listening to others.   I had a brother who talked practically non-stop. He must have enjoyed listening to his voice, because he most often talked aloud. During loud ... Read More

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Problems arise when we hold our opinions so tightly that we argue and fight over them. Learn to hold your opinions loosely.

in Blog· Life Reflections· Relationships

What if We Quit Holding Our Opinions So Tightly?

We all have opinions. That's not the problem. The problem comes when we hold our opinions so tightly we become defensive and fight over them. Learn to hold your opinions loosely.   About many things. Things we know about and things we don't. Other people also have ... Read More

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How the lies of negative self-talk hurt more than just us.

in Blog· Giving Yourself Grace

The Heart We Are Breaking When We Lie About Our Self

The lies we believe about our self are harmful. Learn how the lies of negative self-talk hurt more than just us.   One day I overhead one of my children putting them self down. In an angry voice saying they were no good and stupid. Well, that raised my hackles faster than anyone ... Read More

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Girls and women of all ages have the mothering instinct, To protect, nurture, and sacrifice for things outside them self. Children, animals, injustice, the week. Embrace it and use it for the good of others. #mothering #kindness to others #making the world better #mother's day

in Blog· Parenting

Stop Being Embarrassed About Your Superpower, Ladies, and Instead Embrace It

Your mothering instinct is a superpower. It's in your blood, habits, and mannerisim. Start embracing it and us it for the good of those around you. You see it in young girls.   A little girl is holding her baby doll to her chest and talking to it. Something distracts her and off she ... Read More

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The past influences our present life until we start talking about the past, asking questions, and reframing the story to include new truths.

in Blog· Healing from Hurts

Reframing the Truth in an Old Story

Monday afternoon my left eye started hurting. Not bad. Just a dull ache with a need to blink it more. Then a feeling it wasn't focusing quite like it should. I ignored it, until that evening when I happened to catch a glimpse of it in a bathroom mirror. I recoiled at my bright red and angry ... Read More

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