Do you know someone who is ALWAYS happy, or at least they seem to be always happy? You wonder how it’s possible. Did they learn how to be happy? Or, is it part of their nature? Were they born with…
Giving Yourself Permission
Does fear hold you back from trying new things? -Fear of failure. -Fear of not being good enough. -Fear of embarrassment. Maybe you have the mistaken belief that to be of value anything you do or create needs to provide…
Words Have Power, Even on a Water Bottle
Did you know that the words you speak, think, even wear on your clothing have power?! We are familiar with the Law of Gravity, but you may not be as aware of the Law of Vibration. The Law of Vibration…
Embracing Change
Have you come to think of change as being a negative? I hope not. Much about change can be rewarding and fulfilling. My children have changed since I originally wrote the following essay four years ago, but the understanding applies…
Hidden Messages, or Not?
Have you ever felt judged by another person’s words or actions; that someone was sending you a hidden message? Or perhaps someone has felt judged by you, though you may have been innocent. Messages are sent and received constantly, and…
Change the Emotion you Experience
I don’t remember what was annoying me, but I remember that my irritation was becoming obvious to others. I suddenly heard a voice say, “Mom, what can you do in this moment to raise your vibration?” My daughter’s question caught…
Is Looking Behind Interfering with What’s Ahead?
Constantly looking behind, whether in traffic or in life, can create problems for the future. A particular experience made this lesson clear. The Car Behind I was driving on the freeway during rush hour. As the brake lights of the…
Message from the Pickle Jar: Refocusing One’s Attention
I had an experience some time ago that taught me the value of refocusing one’s attention. We Love Pickles My family loves pickles, so much that we buy them by the gallon! As my daughter was preparing her lunch for…
Keep Your Original Purpose in Sight
Have you ever started out strong on a project only to find you’ve sidetracked off on other matters? Getting Sidetracked On a family drive some years ago, my husband and I began playing a word game. The first person would…
Peace That Comes From a Daily Habit of Stillness
With our busy lives today, it may seem impossible to find a moment to be still, much less take time for a habit of stillness. Many are expert at moving from one activity to the next; multi-tasking through our day…
The Danger of Dwelling on Past Mistakes
Do you ever find yourself dwelling on past mistakes wishing things were different, especially when it comes to raising children?
Christmas Symbols
While I was growing up, my father would often point out signs to be found in nature. I loved these mini-lessons that came so naturally to him. -Constellations of stars reflecting the seasons by their movement through the night sky….
