How many times in my life do I complain about what is when I have neglected to consider how grateful I could be for what isn’t?
Category: Perspective
What are you counting: the good or the difficult?
This is an important truth of which to be reminded. There is goodness and mercy available to us all the days of our lives. It’s all about the perspective we have and whether we are counting the g
Sometimes life feels a bit like snow.
Sometimes life feels a bit like snow. At times it can be light and fluffy. Other times it can feel sharp and biting. It’s beautiful when it is a freshly fallen pristine white. The glimmer is mesm
Happiness is an Equation
Have you ever heard of the happiness equation? Yep, that’s right. There’s an equation for happiness. If you don’t believe me, just google it and you’ll find a couple. The one I was introduc
The Crucible of Winter
Winter is a time to slow down, hibernate, lay dormant, and rest. Its darkness permeates more of my waking hours, while its crisp air makes magical frost on trees. Sometimes, I resist the gifts of w
Anticipation of the Joy to Come
This year, I had the pleasure of watching a small child unwrap a gift that revealed a Baby Shark musical book. Her pure squeal of delight ignited a giggle inside of me. The joy displayed on her fac
The One That Wasn’t Printed
I’m learning my lesson from the turkeys this holiday season. There is more than meets the eye. My perceptions and assumptions don’t tell the whole story, so I’ll care enough to ask questions