I’m a planner. I like to organize and be prepared. I try to do all I can so life flows smoothly. So, I was surprised when I realized I had forgotten to write my “Weekly Insight.” And not only was…
How to Change Other People
Have you ever wanted to change other people? Maybe you found them irritating or annoying or just believed they should be different in some way? But try as you might your efforts were in vain? I hate to admit that…
In Remembrance of God’s Hand
Today is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a solemn day of remembrance for honoring those who have died while serving in the armed forces. It is a time to reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy….
Wanting to be Nice but Fear Being Taken Advantage Of
Have you ever experienced the struggle between wanting to be nice but not wanting to be taken advantaged of? Many people I work with express fear of being misused while they are trying to be a good person. I recently…
How to Respond to Distressing Moments
Last weekend I attended a wonderful, two-day conference for women, full of inspiration and spiritual insight. But I had a moment that could have completely derailed that beautiful time. I am a note-taker. I like to glean all I can…
Should I worry?
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…
