The start of a new year often feels like a deep breath; a pause between what has been and what is yet to come. It’s a natural moment to reflect, reset, and ask ourselves how we truly want to move forward.…
Using the Past to Gently Plan the Future
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Embrace the Joy, Not the Stress
The holiday season, with all its twinkling lights and joyful gatherings, often brings as much stress as it does cheer. Between family expectations, financial pressures, packed schedules, and emotional fatigue, it’s easy to lose sight of what this time of year is truly about — connection, gratitude, and peace.…
No Regrets Here
My 50th high school reunion was a few months ago. I was honestly shocked when I saw this anniversary approaching. I just couldn’t fathom it had been 50 years. My high school has been celebrating reunions over the years, and I have not once attended.…
Life Changes
I talk to my brother several times each week. He is my only sibling and the only person in my life who has known me since the day I was born. Our relationship has been close, distance and then close again as time and life moved us around.…
The Present Moment Is All You Have
Eckhart Tolle once wrote, “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.”
At first glance, it seems simple—just focus on the now. Yet being fully present is one of the most challenging things for modern humans.…
I Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come This Far
Overcoming Life’s Obstacles Through Mindfulness
We all face moments in life when we wonder if we can keep going. A setback shakes our confidence. A loss dims our vision. A challenge makes us question our strength. And yet, in those moments of doubt, a quiet voice rises from within: “I didn’t come this far only to come this far.”…
Tiny Moments
Have you ever noticed how few people find beauty, wonder, and appreciation in everyday life? But those who are curious may see what we have missed. How often do you feel excited about something? Do you find it takes something big, like a special vacation, or another type of event to become excited about your life?…
The Dash
I had a birthday last month and although it was not a “milestone” it caused me to think about all the things I have done throughout my lifetime. Funny how as you get older you look at things a little differently than when you were younger.…
The Best You Can with What You Have
Watching my mother, I learned many things, but the one that stands out the most was how she didn’t whine. She worried, complained, and criticized, but whining wasn’t her style. When things were going badly for her and life was not fair, she didn’t sit around feeling sorry for herself.…
Cultivating Positive Vibrations
Okay, this may appear to be a rant and if so, hopefully it will get a little stress out of my system. But my reason to share is what I am learning from the experience even though I wish I wasn’t having to go through this process.…
