Photo by Tinjoe Mbugus I wanted to share some ideas and resources with you from this past week, specifically, how to embrace the present. Breathing Important stuff right? Seriously though, there is a lot of benefits to breathing, besides staying alive. I was talking with a friend the other day about the impact of intentional deep … Continue reading Thoughts for a Friday: The Present
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Alone yet not Alone
Connection is within our grasp Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash There will be times when we are alone. There will be times when we are not alone but will feel alone. Sometimes, this aloneness will be translated into loneliness, and other times it will be translated as solitude. If we find ourselves feeling lonely even amid community, … Continue reading Alone yet not Alone
A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Find motivation and share hope Original Photo by Author Great things happen when I get out into nature, from a mental standpoint. There is a part of my brain that holds answers, insights, and creative ideas, and within that part of my brain is a treasure chest with a lock on it. The key to … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Hope Begins with a Choice
Motivating insights from life, books, and movies Photo by Joao Tzanno on Unsplash In my experience, I have found that I am never alone in my struggles or questions. We are not alone in this world, and we are journeying together on this path of life. Therefore, when I go through difficult times and receive insights that bring … Continue reading Hope Begins with a Choice
Back in the Saddle
How to get back on a healthy mental track Photo by Jason Weingardt on Unsplash It amazes me how often I settle into a funk so to speak. The funk is a feeling that is hard to explain other than it doesn't feel right. What does it feel like to feel right? A hopeful attitude, creative endeavors, laughter, … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
Little Joys
Embracing the simple in difficult times This is a new world we are living in today. We are trying to answer questions about circumstances some of us have never experienced before, and sometimes the only answer is I don't know. The other morning, my youngest daughter asked me if there would be a shorter summer since … Continue reading Little Joys
Lasting Impact
Photo by Min An on Pexels.com I love a rainy day. The sound of the droplets hitting the surrounding surfaces create a steady sound that will lull one to sleep if they find themselves a little too cozy. The impact varies from a light pitter-patter to a chaotic thrashing. I love standing in the rain, … Continue reading Lasting Impact
Save Some for Yourself
What would happen if we took our advice? Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash Writing is beautiful, writing is liberating, and through writing, we find beauty and uniqueness in the ordinary, and significance in the seemingly insignificant. Through this artful expression, one can also find a release for the build-up of pain, joy, sorrow, and inspiration that grows inside. … Continue reading Save Some for Yourself
Find Meaning in Creative Spaces
How building a birdhouse can change the world Original Photo by Author I had this idea for a birdhouse that I wanted to build. There was a burst of excitement at the birth of this idea, as I envisioned the finished product and the joy that would come through the process. I began by putting the pencil … Continue reading Find Meaning in Creative Spaces
One at a Time
Experiencing life and responding to longing Original Photo by Author The less we do, the more we long. It is possible to think our life away; thinking about the possibilities, while not seizing the opportunities. We cannot do all things, but we must do some. We do not have to take that many risks, we … Continue reading One at a Time
The Story We Write 