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Weary
When the Word Weary Feels Heavy Just hearing the word weary can stir up a feeling of exhaustion — even if you were doing just fine a moment ago. I remember being a young mom of two — a three-year-old and a newborn son who did not enjoy sleep very much. I used to say…
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Wear Clean Underwear
Many of us heard the same phrase from our well-meaning moms: “Always wear clean underwear.” As funny as that sounds to me now, it was said with love—and probably a little fear—imagining their child being rushed to the hospital in some emergency, only to be found wearing dirty, ragged underpants. I’ve worked in various areas…
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This Gift of Kindness
The Post Office and the Art of Slowing Down I’m sure I’m not the only one who loves getting errands done fast and efficiently. And when I say that, I mean really fast. I’ll even get gas on the same side of the street as my other errands just to save a few minutes. Efficiency…
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Life as a Store
Some of us love shopping. Others—like myself—not so much. But no matter which camp you fall into, at some point we all have to go to the store. We go for food, for necessities, or for things we simply want. Have you ever thought about how life is a lot like one big store? When…
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I’m going to win!
Running Toward What We Were Made For On my morning walk the other day, I heard a big commotion coming from the front door of a house I was just about to pass. Curious, I looked up—and that’s when I saw her. A very rambunctious three- or four-year-old girl was determined to get ahead of…
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When “Let’s Go” Was All It Took
I was recently remembering a time when my kids were little and car rides were such an adventure. All I had to say was, “Let’s go,” and off we went. This was before kids had tablets or phones the moment they could hold them—yes, I’m aging myself. But honestly, I had two of the most…
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Mindful Living: Embrace the New Year One Day at a Time
A New Year, One Mindful Day at a Time I am enjoying the first days of this new year—but truthfully, I always do. There is something about the turning of a calendar that feels hopeful to me, even when life itself has felt heavy. I’ve always believed that a new year carries possibility, especially when…
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No More Looking Back
Looking Ahead Without Looking Back: What Letting Go Really Means With the new year just beginning, everyone seems focused on looking ahead — fresh mindsets, new goals, even slimmer waistlines. But if we’re honest, those intentions often last only a short while before we slide back into old habits, don’t we? Last week and part…
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Sailing Into Purpose
I enjoy being around any kind of water, but it’s the ocean that draws me in the most. The smell of the salty air and the sound of the waves crashing against the beach can pull me out of even my grumpiest mood. Somehow, I can breathe deeper there—exhale, soften, and smile. When I lived…
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The Power of Words: Ignite Life or Wildfire
I was watching the news a few days ago when footage of the fires that overtook parts of Los Angeles not too long ago began to play. Flames leapt across the screen — alive, unpredictable, roaring with a force that swallowed everything in its path. My heart tightened as I watched families evacuate, homes burn,…