How To Have a Promising Courageous Conversation How often have you heard someone say, “Sounds like it’s time for a courageous conversation!”? I have to admit, hearing those words sends a series of thought-reactions through me. First of all, when you need to...
What Is The Value Of Turmoil In Life? Think about the last time you faced some turmoil in your life. How did you navigate through it? Was the outcome what you desired? I am pretty sure most of us can relate to being in a situation we wish we did not have to be...
Why my Teen NEEDS to Parent Me My teen parenting me! “MOM! Go to bed!” My teen then pauses the show we were watching. And stares at me. Waiting for me to listen and go upstairs to bed. I start giggling. Of course, she’s right. I am tired. It’s way past my...
What Is The Secret To Improving Your Relationships? Have you ever wondered what the secret to improving relationships is? Here is one method that is sure to make an impact across the board. Just as he is about to dive into his apple pie a la mode, Cody...
Do I Need That Or Just Want It? Can I get this? When I’m out at a store with my daughter, the following is a snippet of some of our conversations: “Mom, can I get this?” “Mmmm … Really? Why that?” “Oh, I’ve always wanted this. Last time you said maybe next...
What Are The Hidden Gifts of Illness? Do you ever wonder if it is possible to discover gifts in illness? Let me share a story with you… A Tale of Two Sisters Once upon a time… There were two sisters, the younger and the older. They lived in a cozy...
How Allergies Help Me To Be My Best Self Food Allergies Make Themselves Known Food allergies are so prevalent in our society now. I bet you or someone you know has an allergy or an intolerance to something, be it peanuts, gluten, eggs, or dairy. Sometimes it is...
How To Know Your Friendships Are True Imagine slipping your feet into your best loved, “fits like a glove on your feet”, comfy shoes. As your feet are enveloped, memories made in these ‘tag-along’ shoes wash over you - mighty adventures, every day comings-and-goings,...
What Happens When You Reach Out For Support? To ask, or not to ask, that is the question. Just what compels one to choose to reach out to others for support, or choose not to? I know for myself there are times when I do not even hesitate asking, “Hey,...
Grief ~ The Gateway To Grace Have you ever thought of Grief as a Gateway to Grace? In our society grief is often viewed as something to be avoided or pushed through. I believe that a healthy understanding of grief can enhance all your relationships....