Each year I practice something hoping to become better at it. I decided in 2015 that meditation is going to be MY THING! Why would you want to meditate? The purpose of meditation is to calm our minds and to create inner peace. That sounds nearly impossible, but I am willing to try almost anything […]
When I was a teen our home was hit by lightning. I was inside and heard the intense bang, then watched the hair on my arms stand up on end! There was an interesting fragrance like something was roasting. My heart was racing and there was an eerie feeling with a strange energy. I had […]
After listening to a lot of Brene Brown and Maya Angelou, I created a phrase that has changed the way I look at just about everything. It gives me and everyone else a lot of GRACE! It is I assume that… Everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have been given. […]
For a few years after my husband’s death I felt like I was sitting on the sidelines watching life pass me by. Grief does interesting things to you and I knew I had to be really patient with myself. It was ok to nurse my wounds for a little bit and get healthy within ( […]
Have you ever thought, “If I only knew then what I know now!” I know it’s impossible, but just suppose I could go back and whisper, no! YELL, something in my ear to help me get through life a little smoother. What would I say? I also asked my friends and family what advice they […]
The past few years I have taken the opportunity to step back and try to understand life. I feel like I was given a break to stop, back up and look around. I questioned, “Why do people do the things they do? Why do I do the things I do?” I had to understand what […]
The year following my husbands death was one I will never forget. It was filled with sadness and grieving, but something else really stands out in my mind. The kindness was unbelievable. People gave and gave and gave and never asked for anything back. I will never be able to pay back the good deeds […]
