You know about unsung heroes. You may even be one yourself. The individuals who get overlooked and forgotten, yet who make it possible for others to shine. Good Things in Life They, or you, may not receive much praise or…
A Simple Inspired Response to a Contentious Situation
Not long ago I was comforted to receive a simple inspired response to a contentious situation. I had awakened feeling disconnected from my family and uncertain how the conversation of the night before would affect everyone that day. The details are…
Insights on Religion and Democracy
I don’t usually write about religion or the government, but I am a woman of faith and a great love for my country. And whether you share my faith or not, I believe we all desire to make our world…
Honoring Fathers Every Day
I believe it’s possible to honor fathers every day. In my mind, an event worth celebrating should last for more than a moment. Birth days become birthday weeks. The commemoration of a wedding becomes a week-long anniversary celebration. The honoring…
Peace in What Matters Most
“Peace comes in knowing that being more does not necessarily equate to doing more.” These words by Michelle D. Craig, resonated with me. It has taken me years to understand and accept this thought, but what a difference it has…
Differences Among Friends
Differences among friends need not be a problem. I recently discovered the differences I observed between my daughter and her friends to be empowering. Let me explain. Rather than wanting some other gift for her high school graduation, my daughter…
Hidden Blessings in Trials
Have you been able to see hidden blessings in these months of COVID-19? It may be difficult to focus on blessings when we’ve had to overhaul our daily lives. We’ve faced challenges that range from minor inconveniences to life-threatening trials!…
A National Moment of Remembrance
This is an opportunity to pause for one minute at 3 PM and remember those who have died in military service to the United States of America.
Memorable Moments
As I’ve struggled coming up with a way to make my daughter’s end of high school experience special amidst the Covid pandemic, I’ve come to realize that memorable moments are not the big, flashy or costly events but rather the…
Thanking Those We Took for Granted
I like to think I’m a person who gives thanks easily, but I recognize that I might take some people for granted. I was recently reminded of an exercise I was challenged to do a couple of years ago, that…
When Others Think Differently
We like to think that everyone sees the world the same way we do. And when they don’t, we feel a little defensive. Impatience We recognize this tendency when we become impatient with others. Questioning what they say or do?…
Finding Joy During Challenging Circumstances
Finding joy during challenging circumstances isn’t always easy. Time may help us view a situation with more grace. But how much more enjoyable would it be to see the good or even the humor during the challenge? For example, our…
