I recently read an article in the Science of Mind Magazine: “You are the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.” That phrase stuck in my head for days. I am the best thing that ever happened to ME. Let that sink in for a few moments. Our best thing is not our family, our … More You Are the Best Thing
We see memes and quotes all the time telling us to be kind. But how many of us read those quotes and then go about being who we are, not even thinking about kindness? I have written about this before, but I felt it was important to discuss it again! It seems that every year … More Be Kind – Don’t Judge
It is helpful to stay focused and centered to live a happy and fulfilling life. However, there can be so many distractions from all the conflicting information shared on the Internet and with friends and family. Sometimes, it is hard to stay centered. If you have not already figured it out, I tend to be … More Keep Focused and Centered
Millions of thoughts go through our heads during the day (and night). Some are inspiring, and some can be destructive. Often, we don’t know which is which. So, my advice: Don’t invite your thoughts to a party! What do I mean by that? When I was involved in the fundamental Christian movement, we were taught … More Don’t Invite Your Thoughts to a Party
Did you know that one of the best prayers we can ever speak is a prayer of gratitude? When struggling with the world around us, situations can turn around by making gratitude our prayer. Maybe that sounds a bit simplistic, but let me share more. I spent too many years feeling and acting like a … More Making Gratitude Our Prayer
When I was younger, I never thought much about practicing self-care. Now that I am older, self-care is a necessary part of my life. I used to think self-care meant eating good foods, getting plenty of sleep, and drinking lots of water. Of course, it is all these things and much more. With the world … More Practicing Self-Care
I read once that we don’t learn during good times — when everything is going our way. We learn through discomfort — when we are out of our comfort zone! If you have read my articles over the years, you can probably pick out what I have learned during uncomfortable times. For example, when our … More Learn through Discomfort
This month, an incident helped reinforce the importance of boundaries in all areas of life. But first, let me share my backstory. (NOTE: The following is a very personal story from my past. I hope it touches your soul.) I have always been a sensitive, compassionate person. As a child, I got my feelings hurt … More The Importance of Boundaries
Life is interesting. It can contain the greatest blessings and the most difficult challenges. Today, I want to share about dealing with challenges. The last few weeks have been incredibly challenging for me. Between illness, holidays, rent increases, snow, and cold weather, I sometimes wonder when the sun will shine again — figuratively and physically! … More Dealing with Challenges
Our world, especially the US, tends to be too full of frenzy. Maybe it is time we learn how controlling frenzy helps us live peacefully. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. We moved there the year I started 1st grade. My dad was an engineer with Lockheed Missile & Space (the company’s … More Controlling Frenzy