Do you realize how much time we spend feeling sorry for ourselves? I’d never really thought about it before…but women especially, spend a lot of time feeling sorry for themselves. Part of it, I think, is because we are emotional beings.  Part of it might come from the fact that we are social beings. So when we feel we’ve been… Read more…

I try so hard to be “polished.” To be polite, respectful, kind, gentle. I try to be well-dressed and punctual. I work hard at giving to others and serving. I want to be authentic…I always have. Yet, in the midst of that genuine heart and authenticity – I still strive to be “polished.”

You do know what I mean, don’t… Read more…

How many of us live in the past? We may think we don’t, but our minds often waft back there re-living moments of time. Whether it’s a moment that brought us great happiness, or a moment that caused intense hurt and grief; we sit there in our hearts and minds – often carrying those moments every day with us.

We… Read more…

We’ve all heard those two words – “Think positive.” Applying them is not always easy to do. Some days we just feel torn up about ourselves, life, etc. It can be hard to motivate yourself when you are so busy being down on yourself all of the time!  But it can be done.

I used to be the “glass is… Read more…

Sometimes I am prompted to do a “heart check-up” on myself. I just observe certain things in myself that need some attention. Have you been there?

Those are important times for me to evaluate where I’ve placed certain priorities and values and what different allegiances my heart has put a lot of stock into. It’s amazing how easy matters can… Read more…

I go through seasons and phases in my life where I’m unsatisfied with where I’m at. I want “more.”  I want more for my family and I want more for me.

Do you ever feel that way?

It’s not easy to put into words what it feels like when these moments of time come for me. Nothing may be wrong… Read more…

Life is all about feelings. That’s what I think, anyway.

Feelings.

Close your eyes for a moment and think about how you feel when:

…you are wrapped in a really warm, heated blanket.

…you lift up your face to the sunshine, close your eyes, and feel the warmth of the heat not just on your skin…but in your soul.

…you… Read more…