The year is nearing an end, and a new one is ready to begin. A decade is closing out while a new one is being birthed. New Year’s is upon us, and while I find it magical, it’s truly just another day. I LOVE about closing out a year reflects on the people and places …
Have you ever truly taken the time to sit in a state of thankfulness? I mean really get into what being thankful means? What feeling thankful means? We often say we are thankful for our family, friends, health, etc., but have you taken time to think of your family and friends individually and be thankful …
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” – Kathy Calvin There are many ways to give. You can give of your time, your talents, your energy, and your financial support. I promise that the more you give of yourself, the more you GIVE to yourself. Below are some …
I often get asked ‘how can I be kind or LOVING to unkind and hateful people,’ so I want to share what LOVE in action means to me. For me LOVE in action means: When you operate your day-to-day life by asking what would LOVE think, speak, or do in any given situation and then …
I LOVE music and have a variety of playlists to choose from depending on my mood. I have playlists from upbeat to mellow, melancholy to joy, and to my current favorite songs that I cannot get enough of. One song, that is on several of my playlists is a song called “Peace” from O.A.R. The …
If you are like me, I suspect you want to know how things will turn out. How will you know that it’s the right answer, the right decision, the right experience, the right person, and the right timing? I LOVE surprises, yet I LOVE knowing when they will occur and how I will find out …
Are you ready to get on the road to happiness? It starts with a single step forward with intention of focusing on your happiness. It seems so easy as who doesn’t want to be happy? And when things are going well in your life, it is easy. How about when you find yourself dealing with …
Have you ever seen a flower growing in concrete? You look at this little flower blooming in what seems to be insurmountable odds as it is surrounded by concrete with just the slightest crack offering it space to grow. You may look at that flower and feel sorry that its life seems to be hard. …
Are you afraid of the dark? Growing up I sure was. While I grew up in a Midwest city, my house was in a very wooded area and set back from the main road. It was dark at night without streetlights and there were lots of animal noises taking place too. Then add in an …
Are you ready to graduate? It’s that time of year again where people are graduating from a variety of educational levels. I just attended pre-school graduation and let me tell you, when all those littles threw their caps in the air, it was a sight to be seen. Graduation day is filled with anticipation, excitement, …
