When I have more than I can handle, I want to complain to someone, anyone who will listen. I want to spout off about how much I have to do and how little time I have to do it in. I want some pity and maybe if I’m honest, I want to feel important. (I…
Category: Inspiration
January Musings
At the start of a new year, we all desire to improve ourselves. May I share an insight that has helped me gain ground during the past year? I recognize that decision making is done moment by moment. Those seemingly small decisions made throughout each day are actually the small hinges that huge doors swing…
End of Year Musings
I’m realizing that each day is a new start. I’m not stuck as long as I meet each day with the desire to make good decisions minute by minute. I ask myself, “What is the next right thing to do?” My ‘To Do’ list written the night before helps me accomplish what I consciously decided…
Overcoming Overwhelm 1
Things get pretty hectic this time of year. Here is a hint for getting out of overwhelm. SMILE. I remind myself to smile at someone while running errands. I smile while talking to customer service on the phone. I smile when giving my husband a snack. I’m working on smiling at the computer when editing….
December Inspiration
My husband read me a sad news headline this morning. (Aren’t most of them sad?!) It reported the death of a 44-year-old man weighing 980 pounds. He began over-eating at age 16 when he slipped into depression after the death of his mother. His health declined and he became bedridden due to his weight….