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
Tag: perspective
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
Posture and Mindset Matter
My son reminded me that the posture and the mindset is important. When doing a squat, he told me to look up and to think about “exploding upward.” Trust me, there was no exploding happening wit
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
Who do you shine your light for?
Driving through the darkness of night in the backroads of Nebraska, I am amazed to find a farmhouse and yard lit up with Christmas lights. Brilliant colors dazzle along the fence line or outline th
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