Choosing Gratitude is the Key to Finding Joy During Difficult Times *** For some people, it’s not easy to find joy today. The headlines scream at us about US political unrest, social divisions, mass shootings, hurricanes, floods, the war in Europe,...
When Will the Waves Stop: Can Anxiety and Gratitude Coexist in our Minds and Bodies *** My young niece was playing at the edge of the ocean and the waves kept rolling in. She just wanted to play in the water and not be disturbed by the waves. Finally, she...
Finding Joy In Our Daily Lives - We Might Be Looking In The Wrong Place * As we get older some of us seem to lose the sense of wonder, happiness and joy we experienced as young children. Where did it go? As adults, the pressures we face day after day - job...
Nurture Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Self-Care *** Everyone and everything has to wait. Today, I’m loving myself first! But, I must digress a bit to a few years ago. My head was spinning. My heart was racing. I felt nauseated. I felt dizzy. I could...
Choosing Joy Every Day *** Choose JOY today and every day! Joy doesn’t simply happen. You have to intentionally choose joy, and you have to choose to be joyful every day. Joy begins with gratitude – being thankful for all you are and all you have. It is not dependent...
Choosing Joy When You Don't Feel Joyful 10 Tips to Bring Back Your JOY *** In my last post, I talked about Choosing JOY Every Day, but sometimes, you just don’t feel joyful. So, how do you reclaim your JOY when you’re struggling with a tough day or situation? Today,...
*** How do Miracles Happen? The Bone that Disappeared *** How do miracles happen? The story of the bone that disappeared. There was a bone there a month ago. Where did it go? My first-grade son came home from school with a note that he did not pass the...
*** Welcome Spring – A Promise of New Beginnings | Inspiration * The daffodils are waving and the trees are in vibrant bloom. Birds are singing and butterflies are emerging. As nature crawls out of hibernation and we transition from winter into spring, we witness the...
Finding Happiness in a Field of Dandelions | Inspiration *** This is a sweet story about Finding Happiness in a Field of Dandelions. I know you’ll enjoy reading it. *** As I pulled into a parking spot, I noticed the field beside me was uncut and full of weeds. I...
True Love Has Come Full Circle 45 Years Later *** Read the story of how two teenagers went their separate ways and then found True Love has come Full Circle 45 Years Later. This article originally appeared in Sasee Magazine in the April 2019 issue. *** Randy and...
Living An Inspired Life Full of Joy *** “I’ve just been told that my chronic list making is stopping me from living an inspired life. What do you think?” Oh, my! Laura’s comment stopped me in my tracks. I, personally, make a lot of lists but I love the idea of living...
5 Simple Keys to Happiness and Joy *** Powerful habits to help you unlock the keys to happiness The keys to happiness seem to be as impossible to find as a teenager without a cell phone. This is due to a misconception that happiness depends on a change of...
The Ultimate Gift *** A True Story of Relinquishing the Rights to Parent Your Newborn Baby It was 1969 and times were different. Jill was 17 years old, a high school senior, single and ….. pregnant. Her parents were outraged and sent her away immediately,...
Finding My Way from Misery to Success *** Today, I welcome Windy Gail as a guest to my blog. Windy is a talented writer whose words flow straight from her heart. Follow along; I think you will agree. Here is her story of ‘Finding My Way From Misery to...
Kindness is Free. Sprinkle it Everywhere! *** Be known for your kindness and grace. * Kindness is free – Sprinkle it everywhere! Have you ever been blessed by the kindness of a total stranger? Well, I have and it literally makes your heart swell in...
The Adoption of a Miracle Baby *** Ruth had a little girl and now she hoped for a baby boy. After several miscarriages, she and her husband met with the Department of Social Services in July 1969. They knew it was a long shot and potentially a long wait but,...
The Peaceful Life at the Coast *** Seagrass by Louise Pistole *** The Peaceful Life at the Coast There is nothing more beautiful than sunrise at the coast. It is the promise of a new day, another opportunity for a new beginning. As the colors streak across the...
How Do I Discover My Joy? *** “Dear sweet lady, how in the world can I discover my joy? There are so many things that are in need of attention… I am driving myself crazy with worry.” This message showed up this morning in my inbox. My heart leaped to a quick prayer...
JOY is my Truth and my Light! *** What is this joy that I speak of so often? Joy lives at the epicenter of my heart.It fuels my emotions and keeps me in a positive place.Let my truth be heard so others can find their truth.I know that joy is my truth. Joy is the...
Seeking Joy When You Feel Overwhelmed *** Joy is our natural default emotion. We came into this world as a joyful being and we are here on Planet Earth to bask in that joy and to expand our joy outward into the Universe. But today, I want to talk with you about...
5 Motivational Tips to Embrace the Power of Gratitude *** We already know that expressing gratitude is a daily activity for all year round. However, since November is National Gratitude Month, I want to talk with you about 5 Motivational Tips to Embrace the Power of...
