At the end of every day, I want to be able to come home to my family to see them with an open mind and eager heart. When each of us take the time to work on ourselves as individuals then we can come together to find greater value in each other.
Molded by Mistakes and Fear
If you fail, then you have to be careful not to let the failure keep you from trying again. I used to do this with writing. If you fail, try again. You are still being molded and we are not expected to be perfect.
Flexibility No Matter Your Role
You plan each day as best as you can, but some days unexpected twists arise like a sudden hailstorm or a broken arm. Learning to be flexible is part of living no matter your role in your family and at work.
Sugar Overload
With Halloween comes the inevitable sugar cravings. We gave out handfuls of candy to eager Trick or Treaters while our…
Defeating Discouragement
I find myself at a crossroads needing a part time job but not having any luck. I am either overqualified…
The Need for Personal Growth
I am still thinking about the concept of choices and changes. Seven years ago I went back to school to…
Pride and Marriage
Past baggage and pride are two factors that interfere with a successful relationship. Learning to understand your partner’s past and needs will make for a more positive and honest relationship. Check out my journey to this realization in my book Married to an Atheist A Love Story from Idaho available in Kindle and paperback book. I am working on getting an audio version too!
Finding Joy, Hope, and Faith
Author, Emily P. Freeman, recently said in her weekly podcast, The Next Right Thing, “In hardship, joy is still possible.…
Anxiety in Relationships
There is nothing wrong with having anxiety. What causes trouble is when we do not acknowledge why we have it in the first place and then do not know how to handle our anxiety positively.
Hindered by Rumination
Hypothetical scenario: You are watching a really good television show, only the episode is to be continued. The next one…