Finding the Up Within the Down

Finding the Up Within the Down

Have you ever done a double-take looking out the window? Arriving early at the office one morning, my gaze immediately caught the light in the window. The deep orange glow of the sun peaking behind the mountain outside was mesmerizing. I paused from what I was doing to wait for the sun to make its […]

The Best Cup Full of Grace

The Best Cup Full of Grace

Many of us are mug collectors. There are so many mugs to choose from, and if they speak to us, they may just go home with us. While I have a few mugs, I know some friends have many shelves devoted to them in the kitchen cabinets. If that’s you, I would love to come […]

When You Need to Turn Around

I gathered everything I needed—or so I thought—and headed out the door with both hands full. As I reached the car, I had a nagging feeling that I had forgotten something, but I brushed it off and kept going. Thankfully, I didn’t get far before realizing that I had forgotten my glasses. Feeling inconvenienced, I […]

Do The Most Practical Thing

Do The Most Practical Thing

When my mind feels cluttered and my heart feels crowded, I often wish I could just check out. Knowing that was not a real solution, I decided to start decluttering the house. I’ve finished one closet and still have a few more to go, but there’s already more space. I’ve also noticed a shift in […]

A Time to Reflect and Rest

A Time to Reflect and Rest

As I return from taking some time off of day-to-day life, I am grateful for the rest. While I love a good, solid routine, sometimes, I welcome the break. When we step away, we often can make space for reflection and rest. While many may wait for the end of a calendar year to reflect, […]

When It Feels Out of Place

When It Feels Out of Place

I was surprised to see flowers growing in the middle of the front yard. The dark pink petunias seemed to glow amidst all the green grass blades. Last year, we had a bare spot in our front yard and transferred some dirt to fill it. Not realizing there were remnants of last summer’s flowers, I […]

What Do You Love Most About Yourself?

What Do You Love Most About Yourself?

What do you love most about yourself? This question may make you laugh and want to move on to another question. If you’re naturally confident, this may be easy to answer. For others, we may be slower to answer. Out of the blue the other day, I asked myself this question. What do I love […]

Love is the Heartbeat of Joy

Love is the Heartbeat of Joy

Despite feeling tired and longing to be home as I stood in line to grab dinner, I felt a nudge in my heart to turn around to talk to the lady behind me. She was several decades older than me, and the smile that emerged on her face when I started talking to her seemed […]

Revealing The Growth Within Us

Revealing The Growth Within Us

With spring finally arriving, there’s no better place to go than to a greenhouse full of flowers. As I entered the greenhouse full of green plants and flowers, I felt the warmth surrounding me. The warmth of the space was a great escape from the cold air outside. As I entered, I thought of how […]

What Do You Love Most?

What Do You Love Most?

As I sit drinking coffee in the early morning, listening to a bird singing right outside my window, I realize this is right where I want to be. While the demands of the day will come soon, I enjoy this very moment. I could easily get caught up in swirling thoughts that may want to […]