Here we go again. It's the time of year when we all make resolutions to improve our lives in some capacity. If we are feeling especially ambitious, we may even resolve to improve the lives of others. We do this over and over again, truly conjuring the definition of insanity as we expect a different …
Things Don’t Make You Happy
'Tis the season of frenzy. Those who celebrate Christmas are racing to the finish line as the clock is ticking. Did you purchase every gift that you feel you "need" to? Did you attend every event? Are your travel plans still intact? Your holiday feast planned out to the last key ingredient? Have you mapped …
Be Kind Always – Even When It Hurts
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. As much as I strive to show kindness to others every single day, I am a fallible human and sometimes my thoughts get in the way. Sometimes I react in ways that I later wish I hadn't. I have to take …
Busy is a BS Mindset
Have you paid attention to how often you tell yourself and others how busy you are? Do you realize what bullshit that is? The mantra becomes especially prevalent this time of year and it's our favorite excuse for inaction, second only to not having enough time. I have decided to remove this word from my …
Self-Care: Feeling is Healing
This week's topic landed in my lap yesterday. Literally. I keep a running list of subjects and drafts. Sometimes I have my topic picked a week or more in advance. I thought I had decided on this one until I friend shared a fantastic piece of work on Facebook about self-care by Brianna Wiest. My …
Thankful for Family Disagreements
It's that special time of year! Time to visit with extended family and commence the bickering over feasting. Are you ready for it? I myself may possibly be more ready than I've ever been. Ha! If you read my last post, Memories That Light You Up, you already know my husband and I are happy to …
Memories That Light You Up
The decorations are up! It didn't take as long as I remember to stand up a tree, wrap some garland, and place a few accessories around the fireplace. In fact, it took exactly two hours. Boom. Finished. That's it. No more. Just enough to brighten things up with lights and favorite memories. Not enough to …
