Dear December, I love you. I love your bright lights, your beautiful decorations, your music, your gifts, and most of your traditions. I love you with all of my heart. You offer so much, and I want to approach every event with joy and gratitude in my heart, but I just need a little…
Self-Serve or Service?
Anyone else into self-service these days? I pump my own gas into my car, Swirl my own frozen yogurt into a cup, Use the self-checkout lines at the grocery store, and Put my own groceries into the cart. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love when people do things for me. You want to make…
The Gift of Presence
With December in full swing, countdowns and timelines surround us. Everything wants a piece of our family’s time. The question is, “Who and what will receive our attention?” As we enter this holiday season, one thing has become clear. Our family needs time. Time to heal. Time to celebrate. Time to give thanks. Time to…
Answering the Question, “How are you?”
Life is full of opposites: joy and sadness, fatigue and strength, hope and disappointment, frustration and encouragement, anger and calm. The list goes on. It’s rare that one state of being defines our day. And yet, we are consistently asked to define “how we are” with one or two descriptive words. Five weeks into our…
3 Simple Steps to Shift Perspective and Find Hope
Finding hope in 3 simple steps offers a fresh perspective and some courage not to give up. Soon to follow is a clearer vision and greater confidence to act. It reminds me of my sunglasses. Admittedly, I have a problem with sunglasses. I have to wear them every time I go outside or I end…