Ever been accused of something and you just wanted to defend yourself? Convince the other party that you’re right? That their accusation is wrong? Fight for yourself? Yep, me too. That’s called Ego. Our pride bristles at criticism. So we can cross swords and fight back or we can refuse to engage and find…
Tag: forgiveness
The Path of Peace
“I married a monster.” I was shocked and saddened to hear an acquaintance thus describe her marriage. I love to hear people’s stories! I mean stories of their lives, more than just an anecdote or two. But yesterday after that life story, I couldn’t shake the sadness. Listening was painful, and my mind couldn’t let…
Nourish
We all make hundreds of decisions every day. Some of those decisions are about how we spend the next ten minutes. We can use those minutes constructively or wile them away in mindless entertainment. What are we actively doing today to nourish spirit, mind, emotions, and body? What am I doing to nourish my spirit?…
Hard Times
My heart is heavy as I write this. Someone I love is being mistreated . Thoughtless words, accusations, insults, and threats are her daily experience. I hope I can share these thoughts with her in small bites when we chat. These are affirmations that help me cope with my troubles. They may help you, too….
Happy
Cold, windy, grey day. “But it’s late Spring. It’s supposed to be warmer in late Spring,” complain my cold ears, hands and knees as I kneel in the damp earth planting squash starts. Things aren’t always what they should be. I’m thinking the weather reflects the heart-wrenching message I got this morning from…