Use my 3-3-3 Method to Calm Your Anxiety (I am not a physician or a mental health professional. This is my own process to calm my late-night anxiety.) *** A few nights ago, worry had consumed my mind. I lay wide awake knowing sleep would not come easily...
Enjoy a Joyful Family This Christmas Using These Special Ideas *** Mom is complaining about Dad being late because he couldn’t find his shoes. Billy and Susie are squabbling over a toy. And the burnt pies set off the smoke alarm. Yikes! There is still...
12 Greatest Joys of December *** As we enter the Christmas season, I want to share with you The 12 Greatest Joys of December. On social media, I asked for you to share with me your greatest joys for the holiday season. This article is a compilation of your responses....
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...
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...
Finding Hope Through Resilience *** After a recent mammogram, Emily received a call to meet with her doctor. As she suspected, her test results showed breast cancer. She listened intently to all the information and the next steps. As she was leaving the...
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...
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...
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...
*** Discover Your Joy - The Back Story. Or I could just call it The Life and Times of Louise. I am a JOY-fanatic! Ten years ago, my minister spoke on the subject of JOY. He cautioned us to watch for “joy stealers.” His message resonated with me and led...
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...
*** Kindness Matters - Be kind one to another. *** My husband gave me a set of daily journals that track habits, gratitude, mood, and some other things. Then there’s a weekly recap with more questions. One of which is, “What are 3 kind things you...
Watch Your Words - A Short Essay on Toxic Positivity *** Thoughts to ponder Have you ever really thought about your vocabulary? Do you use pleasant and kind words when speaking to others? Or is your speech harsh, demeaning, or controlling? Our words can...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
