Don’t do it. Your peace of mind and your contentment are too important. Don’t let your heart and soul be affected by those who criticize your life. It just isn’t worth it. Constructive criticism is one thing, but here, I am talking about people who criticize you out of ignorance, jealously or resentment. Stop wasting […]
12 Christmas Prayers
You probably know by now that I love Christmas. Everything about it. The feelings of hope and faith, the belief in miracles and all the togetherness. I’m one of those people who, even though I may be finished with Christmas shopping, I still like to be in the hustle and bustle of the shoppers. People […]
Anxiety During The Christmas Season
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! There is a different feeling in the air and everyone seems happier. People give more, smile more, laugh more and interact more during the Christmas season. But Christmas can also be very stressful and it can create anxiety that dulls the shine of the overall Christmas […]
Hugs Matter!
Hugs Matter! Research shows that hugging is effective at healing or lessening sickness, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress. And in our stressful world, we could use a lot of hugs to make our homes, our schools, our places of worship and our workplaces less stressful. Don’t you agree? As human beings, we tend to “feel” […]
The Older I Get…
I don’t think it’s just me. Is it? Is it just me that feels this way? I’ve reached the point in my life where I have very little tolerance for anything but peace. You may have too. If you’re reading this and you’re in your 20’s or 30’s, you may not be there yet. I […]
Childhood Christmas
This time of year, I am always remembering my childhood Christmas Seasons on the farm. It was great growing up on the farm with my three sisters, mother and grandmother. Christmas time was so very special for all of us. It was and still is my favorite time of year. There were several things that […]
Let’s Make 2018 Worry-Free
You’re probably wondering why this image has a empty rocking chair on it, right? Well, it’s because that’s what worrying is like… Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere. ~Unknown You go back and forth, day after day, week after week, month after month, and […]
A Drama-Free 2018
A drama-free 2018. Doesn’t that sound good? Say it to yourself a couple of times. You’ll immediately feel a rush of peace and happiness wash over you. Really. Think about it. No drama in 2018! And you can do it! You have to decide right now if you want to be drama-free and what you […]
I’ve Seen Better Days…I Am Blessed
I woke up really, really tired this morning. Okay, I guess it is bad to start out a blog post that way, but it’s true. I guess we all have those mornings. Those mornings where we just want to pull the covers back over us, take a deep breath, snuggle in and sleep…and sleep some […]
Weekend Blessings
Weekend Blessings! Yes, I know it is Black Friday weekend and the biggest shopping weekend for a lot of us. But you can still make the days count! Don’t count the days. Make the days count. ~Muhammad Ali For a lot of people, this weekend marks the time when people start counting down until Christmas, […]