Hit a wall? Then something has to change. But change is hard, right? It’s scary. Believe me, I get it. The unknown can be really intimidating. But ask yourself—if nothing changes, what happens? Do you stay stuck and miserable? What if there was a way out? A path that might, just might, lead you out […]
Some people quote the Bible saying, “Money is the root of all evil,” when in fact, the correct quote is “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” [1 Timothy 6:10, New International Version] The above scripture quote and the associate misquote has led thousands, nay, millions, of people to avoid knowing, […]
As we march forward we leave behind the past, not to forget it, but to embrace the lessons it has offered. Our experiences shape us, allowing us to grow into better versions of ourselves. It is through this growth that we learned to appreciate the journey we have traveled, recognizing that every moment, happy and […]
It’s a crazy world out there. For. All. Of. Us. For me, unplugging has become non-negotiable—right up there with coffee and sleep. Between caring for Ron (who was in a nasty car accident last Christmas but will be fine), my work, and my family, it feels like someone added extra hours to my day without […]
By Katie Nall, Ph.D. Telling someone to calm down really doesn’t help calm them. How do we calm ourselves? So many suggestions we already know to relax: breathing, mindfulness, forgiveness, gratitude, being outdoors, stopping electronic connections. But none of those work when we are wound so tight we don’t even recognize our condition. What is your ‘tell’ […]
By Paula Dice Are you celebrating your golden years? Or, maybe you’re not even close to that period of your life. Today’s culture doesn’t seem to honor age as it has in the past centuries. The term golden years, evokes images of leisure and retirement. But today’s society believes us to be out of touch […]
Although I’m home now, the last four weeks have taken me to a place where the December newsletter never made it. It’s a world between worlds. Present, but not quite. It’s the in-between. Where was I, you ask? The hospital. Sitting at my husband Ron’s bedside. Ron was in a horrible car accident, hit from […]
As we enter 2025, consider Benjamin Franklin’s Habit Creation Process. First, determine all that you want to change in yourself; identify the one, most important goal. Break the first goal into attainable steps, track your progress, within a prescribed schedule and accountability. Once you reach your goal, proceed to the next most important goal and […]
The story of the Wiseman in Christmas reminds us of the importance of listening to our angels, those divine messengers guiding us toward truth and purpose. The wisemen followed a star, a celestial sign that symbolized Hope and divine direction, similar to the whispers of the angels in our lives. Their journey required faith and […]
What kind of pain are you in right now? It feels like your life is a GPS that keeps saying, “Recalculating…” Maybe your relationships are struggling. Your finances could use some serious help. So, what’s the way out of this mess? Forgiveness. Stay with me here. You know you should forgive the people in your […]