Never underestimate the power of a transition. Six and a half years ago, my husband and I found ourselves anxiously awaiting news we’d been waiting on for what felt like the longest five minutes of our lives. We were expecting our first baby. For those of you who have been there before, you know how beautiful a […]
Have you ever read “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck? It tells the story of a love-starved housewife who pours all her stifled passions into a prized garden of chrysanthemums. Then one day a traveling salesman comes through the town and the poor woman believes that he might actually understand her. She offers herself to the salesman, and […]
This time last year, I was a hustling, full-time CEO who had the opportunity to film a Lifetime TV reality show. Filming for a month, I spent most days pinching myself because I could not believe this was my life. After years of vision boards with my name in lights, me attending award shows, even […]
I joined a new small group earlier this month and delve right into a discussion about responding to pressure. One of the ladies in my group shared how she typically responds to pressure when going through it with someone else. She said whatever approach the other person takes on (i.e. panic or plan), she will […]
I can remember putting together puzzles as a little girl. It was one of my favorite things to do. I even enjoyed assembling the same ones over and over at times. Even though this was a favorite pastime, there were elements of it that puzzled me (pun so intended). I didn’t understand why some pieces […]
Pee on the seat cover… Smacking on his favorite snack in bed… Cutting me off mid-sentence after HE asked ME a question!?! Rushing me out of the door… Maybe these things could be super annoying in a marriage–oh wait, they are! Trust me, I know this all too well! I’ve definitely been a victim to all of […]
When it comes to the different seasons of our lives, sometimes it’s hard to appreciate them for what they are during that time. Why is that? I’d imagine it has a bit to do with our anxiousness for the “next thing” we want to happen for us. But–we can’t become so worrisome about what’s next […]
in|vest to spend or devote for future advantage or benefit; to devote morally or psychologically, as to a purpose; commit. What are you investing your time, attention, energy, talents, affections, money, and resources into? Do you know the answer to this question? If not, I encourage you to take a moment and evaluate what the […]