Have you ever noticed how easily misunderstandings can arise in our conversations? The other day, while my husband was giving directions to our daughter over the phone, I could sense frustration building on both ends as the message wasn’t getting…
Archives for July 2023
Ebb and Flow Rather than Balance
What does it mean to have a balanced life? Is that even possible? Are we striving for an unrealistic ideal? When my children were young, I used to half-jokingly comment that I could attend to my daily spiritual practice OR…
A Different Kind of Good
Do you ever limit your joy because an experience is different that you expected? Let me illustrate. When my daughter was young, she had the opportunity to experience a week-long outdoor adventure camp. The first year she attended she loved…
Emotional Survival Skills That Work
Have you ever thought about your approach to facing trials? Do you have emotional survival skills for when you feel emotionally weak? Let me share something I witnessed that might help you re-think your actions in times of distress. The…
In Honor of Those Who Had Vision, Character, and Faith
One of my favorite paintings depicts the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Founding Fathers. It is titled “The Old Man Wept,” by Del Parson. https://delparson.com/shop/prints/old-man-wept/ The signing of the Constitution goes hand in…
