In light of this renewed awareness–that life is fragile and tomorrow is not guaranteed–I’ve begun to rethink my “superwoman complex,” I deeply desire to shed the cape and stop pretending
Author: Roxanne
Juggling Life: the quiet power of the pause
I stepped out of the house, work backpack on my shoulders, coffee in one hand, and breakfast balanced in the other. My cellphone was tucked under my arm as I struggled to open the car door. I must
The Hidden Treasure of Joy
These moments of joy are like treasures scattered along life’s journey. Joy is simple, yet it’s easy to overlook or rush past.
Learning to See: A Journey of Compassion and Presence
“Above all I want to see differently. This prayer has been my constant companion, but recently it has taken on a new meaning.
Redefining the Zone: The Journey to Being Present
My kids often said, “Mom’s in the zone.” Whether I was reading, playing on my phone, or working on something, I could become completely oblivious to what was happening around me.
The Cost of Conflict: Navigating Discomfort in a Divided World
The louder their voices got, the more tense I felt. I muttered, “This is how conflict-resistant I am. It makes me uncomfortable to listen to this.”
Redefining Success: Beyond Ratings and Labels
These labels, ratings, and scores have me reeling a bit. I’ve had to shift my perspectives and adjust my expectations. It is a challenge to accept a 3 as successful rather than average or neutral
The Sacrifices of Love: small acts, big impact
A speaker I once heard said, “It’s all just theory until you walk in the door at night. That’s the laboratory of life where we get to practice that theory.”
Navigating the Unknown: Lessons from the Road
I spent 12 hours on the road over a day and a half driving through south-central Nebraska and north-central Kansas. My journey took me through a patchwork of cornfields, rolling hills, cattle pastu
Finding perspective in the night sky
We’ve all been there. I was offended. Something that was done to me left me feeling hurt and frustrated. The way I was treated felt profoundly wrong, yet I found myself at a loss for what to do a