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Tag: perspective
The biggest dream was never on my list
I have dreamed some big dreams in my lifetime, but none of them came true. And, I am grateful.
The habit I can’t seem to quit
What is an annoying habit that’s hard to quit? Biting nails, cracking knuckles, popping gum, or bouncing a leg. Habits slip in so quietly that we barely notice them, until they irritate someone e
The power of one small shift
I recently had the privilege of participating in a peer interview. It was my first experience, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I listened intently and even asked thoughtful questions, eager to l
Connecting the Dots of Life
My friends and I also played the dot game. Any scrap of paper filled with lines of dots started the fun. Each player would take a turn drawing a line between dots. Once four lines were drawn to com
The Glass-Like Lake: Choosing to Get Un-Disturbed
I flipped the page on the daily calendar and read the words: “Try to find a place where you are surrounded by the sounds of nature-a waterfall, the beach, a bird sanctuary, a place where the bamb
When Anxiety Knocks, Love Answers
Panic caused cold chills to rush down my body. Fear disguised itself as anxiety, and within seconds I broke out into a sweat. In that moment, I was convinced I wasn’t going to be okay.
The Gift Behind the Imperfect Offering
Have you ever received a child’s gift? I remember the glimmer in his eye and the excitement in her smile. The creation-likely made from paper, glue, and love–didn’t carry much market value. B
Infinite Supply: More Than One Way to Be Loved
I am grateful for the reminder: love is not scarce. It’s always flowing–we just need to stay open to its many channels. Sometimes it comes in a wagging tail or wet doggie kiss. Other times, itâ
Half-Full: A Practice, Not a Personality
The adage about the glass being half-full or half-empty is well-worn. When I look at a glass of water, I want to see that it is half-full. Yet in life, I often find myself reacting with a half-empt