In the last 24 hours, when have you heard that phrase used? Has any family member, friend, or professional asked you a question starting with the word May instead of the word Can? This auxiliary verb, “May,” differs from the seemingly interchangeable verb “Can.” The word “Can” is a proper verb standing by itself. “May” […]
Personal growth is often linked to the process of planting seeds. It requires intention, care, and time for growth to flourish, just as a seed needs soil, water, and sunlight to sprout into a healthy plant, the seeds of change, love, and forgiveness must be carefully cultivated to nurture a thriving, balanced life. But unlike […]
Spring. When everyone’s thinking about the warmth of the season, the beauty of spring flowers, and how they really need to do a spring cleaning. Well, almost everyone. Spring cleaning is not always on my bucket list, to be honest, although I admit it’s nice when it’s done. Everything feels better. Newer somehow. For most […]
That sing-song phrase has been stuck in my head since elementary school. Truthfully, I wondered why I was taught the phrase. Until this year, it really didn’t make sense. Then many friends began experiencing emotional ‘showers’ – family members and friends passing, relationship changing, and career disappointments. And the silly phrase popped into my head, […]
April marks the beginning of planting season—when the soil softens, the sun stretches a little longer, and the Earth reminds us that life is always in motion. It’s a time for fresh starts and intentional growth. But beyond gardens and blossoms, April asks us: what are you planting in your life? Imagine your perfect garden—not […]
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’ […]