The events of the last few months have worn me down. We seem to be living in an onslaught of horrible events, injustices, and a chronic condition of Covid fatigue. The continual stress of these circumstances and recent unrest has felt like a weight pressing down with no near sign … [Read more...] about Delighting Through Despair
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One Life to Live
I sit on my porch in the early morning listening to the birds sing, watching my dogs explore the yard, and waiting for the still pond to awake with the timer set fountain. It is peaceful. I think, this is how life should be….calm…relatively quiet….awaiting the new … [Read more...] about One Life to Live
Jesus’ Solution To The Rhythm of Life
I have been really frustrated with the rhythm of life…my life. It is funny because reading everyone else’s blogs on success, getting the most of life, and seizing the day, many focus on routine and rhythm. And I guess with all the noise and busy-ness in the world, it … [Read more...] about Jesus’ Solution To The Rhythm of Life
When Life is Out of Control
When life is out of control, or better said, when I am not in control, many emotions pop-up. And, of course, I don’t always feel like I can control them. There is a lot of thoughts going on about control here. But, I find that whenever we feel like things are … [Read more...] about When Life is Out of Control
The Power of Positive Thinking vs. The Power of Jesus
I have recently been listening to Tony Robbins podcasts and interviews. He is a big supporter of the idea of the power of positive thinking. He definitely is a proponent of gratitude, although that is not exactly what he calls it. He talks of suffering a lot. Just like Jesus … [Read more...] about The Power of Positive Thinking vs. The Power of Jesus
What Indecision Teaches Us About Ourselves
The other day, my friend handed me a gift. An unexpected gift in the form of a Magic 8 Ball. I giggled as I opened it and remembered all of the times I shook an 8 ball as a child and really believed it was magic. Even now, in my 20’s, I brought it to my coworker and we laughed … [Read more...] about What Indecision Teaches Us About Ourselves
