April Showers Bring May Flowers

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’ –…

What Are You Planting This Season?

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,…

Have you hit a wall?

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…

Which currency do you use?

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…

Marching Forward: Embracing Growth and Emotions

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…

Taking Breaks Before You Break

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…

R.E.L.A.X.

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…

Golden versus Rusty

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…

When the World Stops: The Lessons of the In-Between

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.…

Uncle Ben’s Advice for 2025

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…