Not a bad word (hehe), peonies are perennial flowering plants that bloom in late spring. And in my humble opinion, they are one of God’s greatest creations! Their arrival is a signal we are IN spring, my favorite season! And heading into summer, which I absolutely love too! I savor these warmer months, for the… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Peonies!
Stop the Madness! Slow it Down…
In this fast-paced world, do we feel like we’re constantly being rushed? Hurried? Expected to keep up with an insane pace? The real question… do we want to be??? Here’s a reminder to STOP the madness! Let’s step off the merry-go-round, away from the dizzying pace. Let’s step onto solid ground, where we can take a breath, take our… Continue reading Stop the Madness! Slow it Down…
Things I Have to Have: Ribbon!
”Let’s put a ribbon on that!”…it’s the little things. Sounds silly, but over 25 years ago I ordered a bunch of ribbon online, different widths, and in the best colors! I tell you, this was, and still is, the most beautiful silk ribbon I have ever had! It cost me a small fortune back then (relatively speaking),… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: Ribbon!
Detach, With Love…Trust…
When we hear the word detachment, what do we think? It has a negative connotation, doesn’t it? Allow me share another perspective. One that will hopefully reveal a different side and a different way of thinking about it. Fundamentally, detachment refers to a state of emotional disengagement, the ability to distance oneself from situations and… Continue reading Detach, With Love…Trust…
Things I Have to Have: The Shazam app
Not just for music! Who knew? A friend recently asked me what song I was playing and I told her to “shazam it”. Well, she had no idea what I was talking about! That’s when I knew I had to share about the Shazam app. This is for all who don’t know about it, and for all who don’t… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The Shazam app
Get more Joy! Employ Vorfreude
Yes! You are going to learn a new term, concept and mental habit today! Stay with me! It’s neither hard nor complicated, yet totally worth it! We live in a world that is so negatively distracting! Let’s flip that script and bring back MORE JOY into our lives! If we haven’t realized that yet, here is a major… Continue reading Get more Joy! Employ Vorfreude
Things I Have to Have: The Anticipation of Spring
#anticipation Technically we are in spring. BUT, to me, we are in the “anticipation of spring” season. On the precipice. RIGHT NOW! The days where all things are transitioning rapidly from bleak to BEAUTIFUL! The fickle weather confusing us, and the earth, to know just how far to emerge each day from our cocoonish mindsets and modes of hibernation. Doesn’t… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: The Anticipation of Spring
Three Good Principles for Life
I keep bumping into a few core themes as I brainstorm, get inspired, and write these newsletter articles. These three thoughts keep grabbing my attention, principles and standards that resonate with me and how I try to approach and live life. Not only do they reflect how I wish to BE, but also how I… Continue reading Three Good Principles for Life
Things I Have to Have: iPhone Timer App
“I should time myself doing this.” Timing things I do helps me BE FULLY PRESENT. Allowing for no distractions, no aimlessness, no getting side-tracked, no wondering where the time went. While it might sound kind of rigid, maybe even robotic, it forces me to be singularly devoted to what I’m doing. When time is up, I truly move on. Knowing… Continue reading Things I Have to Have: iPhone Timer App
The Practice of Being Present
At one time or another, we have all said, “What just happened?” or “I don’t recall, I wasn’t paying attention”. More and more these days I am noticing that we have lost the ability to be truly present in our lives. So distracted by noise and the busyness of this world. Missing the beauty of the… Continue reading The Practice of Being Present