I awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of pounding rain. Or was it hail? All I knew was that it was very loud and our recently planted grain crop was vulnerable. Should I worry? I knew…
Sometimes Enough is Enough
Remember the words of Mary Poppins, “Enough is as good as a feast”? I didn’t really understand that as a child. Even as an adult it’s easy to overlook that principle with the belief that if you’re going to do…
Choosing the Direction of Your Day
Did you know you can choose the direction of your day before you even wake up? For many years it hadn’t occurred to me that I was creating my days by what went through my mind first thing in the…
Creating a Beautiful Experience
I’ve observed recently how difficult it is for many of us to let go of old stories that not only no longer serve us but can actually harm our well-being and our relationships. Let me explain. My 17-year old daughter,…
Same Path, Different Experience
Have you ever repeated an activity and yet had a totally different experience? Yesterday I was hiking along a rocky trail for my morning exercise and noticed there was a set of footprints that was headed in the same direction….
What if…
For a number of years, I had wanted to climb the mountain just behind the house but had never found the time. One day, while taking a walk below that mountain, I noticed a place that might lead me to…
If We Spoke to Others How We Speak to Ourselves
What have you been telling yourself today? Take a moment and think about what you’ve been thinking. Now, remember a dear friend or loved family member. Would you say the things to them you’ve been thinking about yourself? Some years…
Spring Cleaning for your Soul
Spring is almost here! Hooray! Officially the calendar is saying Spring is near, but perhaps the weather in your area, like here where I live, hasn’t heard. With all this stormy weather around the country, I believe it’s not too…
I Did It! I Re-wired My Brain!
Will you celebrate with me? I achieved something that I doubted was ever possible. I re-wired my brain! And if it’s possible for me, it is possible for you! Let me explain. It was a stressful, frustrating morning. The specifics…
First promptings are pure inspiration from heaven
Ronald A. Rasband said, “We must be confident in our first promptings. Sometimes we rationalize; we wonder if we are feeling a spiritual impression or if it is just our own thoughts. When we begin to second-guess, even third-guess, our…
Preparing to Live or Living
In the beginning of the book “Peace is Every Step, The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thich Nhat Hanh, we read, “We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how…
Are Mistakes Always Bad?
Do you ever find yourself re-visiting, even re-living your mistakes? Do you use those memories to punish yourself? Might those experiences be a good thing? Years ago, my junior high daughter came home with a failing math grade. She had…
