Planting Joy for Tomorrow
Sometimes life hurts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience joy. Take steps today to plant joy for tomorrow.
The Tracks We Leave Behind: What Imprint Am I Making?
As I looked down at the tracks in the snow, I remembered how, when my sons were young, we would often search for animal prints. It was like a game to try to figure out which animal had left its mark based on the size, shape, and pattern of the tracks left behind. This got me thinking about the tracks we leave behind, whether intentionally or unintentionally. What imprint am I making?
Perched Predators and Inner Peace
Marveling at the powerful predator, I wondered how many dangers linger beyond our sight. How many threats surround us every day?
The Lego of Life: Embracing Progress One Brick at a Time
Every little brick you place today builds on the one placed the day before, and makes a way for the one you’ll place tomorrow.
Drained or Energized: The Choice is Yours
As I read some email, a warning appeared at the top of the screen: Your battery may run out soon. Funny, I thought, that’s exactly how I was feeling.
Today Is Not That Day
Whatever obstacles you’re facing, don’t let them cloud your vision. Today is not the day to worry about what you can’t do or what the days ahead may bring. Concentrate on the things you can do, and do them with gusto.
Navigating Life’s Unmarked Trails: Overcoming Challenges When You Feel Lost
What do you do when you suspect you're lost, but turning back isn't an option? This was a question I needed to answer recently.
A Chicken Pen Encounter: Choosing Calm in Chaos
I never know what I'll encounter when I walk out the door each day. The other morning, when I headed out to the chicken coop, something caught my eye.
From Bare Stems to Blessings: Embracing Challenges
Have you ever had one of those days, or weeks, or months when the world seems like it's conspiring against you?
The Importance of Asking Questions in a World of Hidden Ingredients
Whether it’s the food that you feed your body or the messages that you feed your brain, it’s important to know what you’re allowing in.