My children have often taught me valuable lessons. Years ago, two of my daughters arrived home late one evening after a full day of early morning piano lessons, school, track practice, and first performance of their high school play. They…
Why Not Look for the Good
I unashamedly look for the good in all situations. I say unashamedly because there was a time I stopped acknowledging the positives. Eye rolls or comments from others telling me I was such a Pollyanna, as if that was…
The Surprising Effect of Mindfulness
We hear a lot today about being mindful. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. This is not an easy thing for me. I grew up with the idea that multi-tasking was the way to get more…
Overwhelmed by Life’s Pressures
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life’s pressures? A unique experience years ago taught me valuable lessons in how to overcome challenges. The Waterfall While on a college study abroad program to the Philippines, our group was taken to a…
Sharing Love is Simple
I want to share something uplifting with you this Valentine’s Day. This may not be the traditional message expected for today, but it reminds us that sharing love is simple. I hope you enjoy this short video as much as…
The Power of the Written Word to Change Lives
Have you ever experienced something memorable believing you could never forget, only to discover that the details soon escape you? And then, eventually the event can only be vaguely recalled. This has happened to me more than once. I’ve discovered…
Making Life Harder Than It Needs To Be
Are you like me at times, making life harder than it needs to be? I’ve discovered areas of my life where I do just that. Let me share a humorous example. While walking past a financial service center I glanced…
Small but Meaningful Moments of Beauty
Small but meaningful moments of beauty can replenish our soul and strengthen our spirit. A SMALL MEANINGFUL MOMENT The simple act of replacing last year’s calendar has become a meaningful moment of beauty for me. I used to settle for…
Enjoy the Experience
While focusing on what might happen in the future, I too often miss out on the joy of the present experience. This tendency was made clear to me on a recent bike ride with my husband. I was dreading the…
A New Year of Thankfulness Gratitude and Celebration
Years ago when my husband and I were starting our life together, we worked many long hours to build a successful farm and family. Because money was tight we rarely ate out. When we did, we carefully chose from the…
Shine Your Light
What does it mean to you to shine your light? To me, shining your light means sharing your gifts, your talents and abilities to uplift, and bless the lives of others. Haven’t you been buoyed up by another’s act of…
Christmas Blessing
Wishing you a blessed Christmas! In the midst of busy holiday events, I encourage you to set aside time to ponder the significance of the season, and enjoy this beautiful video, “The Christ Child. A Nativity Story.” I invite you…
