My parents have joked before that as a young child I was afraid of everything. Thunderstorms, dogs, even some of my family members, I was, as some would say, a scaredy cat. As the years went on and I became older, my fears evolved and changed. It became less about the … [Read more...] about Freedom Over Fear
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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
Remembering and Reflecting
I have a natural tendency to look toward the future. What is the next step or what is the next thing that is going to happen in my life? With the end of the year approaching, I am already looking ahead to the next year. Planning the next vacation. Brainstorming about the spring … [Read more...] about Remembering and Reflecting
Teach Your Kids What Took You 50 Years to Learn
I am sitting in a house where six young women are starting their adult life together. They rented a big house...5 bedrooms, a wrap-around porch and a big backyard. They each have boxes and boxes of stuff. And there is still more stuff that they need that hadn't been … [Read more...] about Teach Your Kids What Took You 50 Years to Learn
What Busy Looks Like in Your 20’s
Work, friends, appointments, school, birthdays, significant others, family gatherings, church, grocery shopping. Just a small portion of the things that you and I use to fill our days and weeks. The 20's are full of new experiences, and with those experiences comes … [Read more...] about What Busy Looks Like in Your 20’s
