If you want more in your life, learn to love what you have. I thought I understood the concept and applied it to my life. Then came the fire that destroyed our home and belongings. It was then that I really learned to love what I had. This concept does not have anything to do … More Love What You Have
Mindfulness is an important skill to help you move through life with a better perspective. Today, I am sharing ways of learning mindfulness to connect more deeply with life. What is Mindfulness? According to the Mayo Clinic website: Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re … More Learning Mindfulness
Life has its moments where we do not remember who we are. Living gets complicated and messing, and suddenly, we feel out of control and react out of fear, confusion, and pain. Can you relate? I spent way too long in a relationship, not remembering who I am. In this relationship, I was constantly belittled. … More Remember Who We Are
We are living in a world where information — whether true or false — is widely available. Being informed is a good thing. Framing opinions as facts is something entirely different because our words have consequences. As a young girl, I was very sensitive to the words of others. I remember coming home from school … More Words Have Consequences
My husband and I are currently helping a friend with a book project. It is a big project, and all the ups and downs in life are sidetracking him from what he wants to accomplish. He is struggling with keeping his eyes on the prize. One thing is true: Focusing on the future can be … More Keeping Eyes on the Prize
Years ago, I struggled with receiving answers to my prayers — until I embrace an important lesson: Learning to trust and have faith — even when I felt panicky! But there are times when I forget that Spirit is looking out for my best good. Last week, I had one of those panic moments. You … More Learning to Trust When You Feel Like Panicking
Do you feel like you are struggling in finding happiness in your life? Following is a short story, originally shared by Rev. Jackie Holland, Center for Spiritual Living, Boise, about a man that chased happiness for 80 years. The Unhappy Man Finds Happiness Once an old man lived in a small village. He was one … More Simple Solution for Finding Happiness
Most of us have been through many challenges over the last year. Having healthy conversations about COVID or politics alone may have been very painful for some of us. Last week, I had the privilege to attend a workshop that addressed ‘Difficult Conversations in Uncertain Times’ (by Rev. Kathy Young with Carlson Young Inc.) I … More Healthy Conversations During Challenging Times
Did you know that learning to deep breathe through stress can help you relax, calm down, and become more focused? Deep breathing is most effective for dealing with physical or emotional pain. It can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and generally improve one’s mood and concentration. Typically, we take about 12-14 breaths every minute. With … More Learning to Breathe Through Stress
Can we find peace amidst chaos during challenging times? We, the people of the United States, recently witnessed some of the scariest and challenging times in recent history. Of course, I am writing in the aftermath of the protest, turned violent, at the Capitol Building in Washington DC over the 2020 election results. Just seeing … More Finding Peace Amidst Chaos