Starting the Day with Jesus and Tai Chi Changes Everything
I’m enjoying Tai Chi. It’s something I started doing after my last panic attack. Whew, that was a big one, and I’m glad it happened. You see, that panic attack made me realize that it’s ok to accept life is hard sometimes, and we don’t have to pretend that...
Learning to Savor and Save Special Moments as God’s Gifts
Are you smiling yet? Just looking at this picture makes me smile. My son and I are trying out different walking paths in nearby parks. It turns out there are several nature walks near me. These walking paths are paved but in the woods. We’ve seen many...
Don’t Worry About Your Broken Writing Routine, It Will Be Okay
So, what do I mean by a broken writing routine? Just that it isn’t fixed yet, that’s all. Settled might be a better word for it, though. I haven’t settled into a writing routine that sticks. Have you ever thought you had to fix something but...
Living with Panic Attacks and Taking Steps Toward Healthy Recovery
Are you living with panic attacks? Just the name makes me want to run away and hide. The last one I had was bad enough for my husband to call the paramedics. I had one 11 years ago (at work of all places) that put me in the hospital for two days. I thought I was...
Good Friday is a great time to meet Jesus
Today is Good Friday. I’ll be taking the rest of the day away from screens except for work. I’m working from home today, so it will be quiet anyway. When I was a child, we spent Good Friday quietly at home. I went to Catholic school, so Good Friday was the...
Savor the Moments Because They May Be Precious and Few
Savor the moment. Stop and smell the roses. Enjoy life. Smell the coffee. And this great quote from American philosopher and writer Dallas Willard, “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.” Click here to read more about eliminating hurry. These sayings came about...
Confessions of A Caregiver Episode 12 – Eliminate Hurry to Improve Your Quality of Life
How does one eliminate hurry? I recently came upon this famous quote by American philosopher and writer, Dallas Willard, and had to stop and take notice. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. – Dallas Albert Willard Here is a snippet of my life and...
Lessons From Our Mother – Happy Birthday Sylvia
Sylvia was born on this day in 1929. I won’t make you do the math. She turns 92 today. Go, Mom! My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around...
How to Keep Your Creative Life Moving Forward Despite Your Fears
After spending the last month writing daily while participating in a writing challenge, I took a week off to rest my brain. Well, that was last week, but this week my keyboard was still collecting dust. Could it be that the law of motion applies to our brains,...
