My late husband taught me to slow down and enjoy life.  It is something I am truly grateful for because it allows me to appreciate all the small things that bring joy to one’s life.  Before I met my husband I didn’t take the time to enjoy the journey.  I simply was driven to successfully complete the task at hand. Completing the task gave me a sense of accomplishment, but I missed all that life offered around me.  I never knew or worried about what I was missing.  I had a goal and normally figured out the most…

This week I was reminded of the beauty that comes from a loving union.  One of my favorite couples shared an anniversary this week.  The social media posts made me smile and gave me an opportunity to be reminded of all the joy they share.  This couple radiates love and kindness in everything they do, but particularly in their marriage. It is almost as if there’s a selflessness about their acts of kindness. The acts of kindness are to each other, but somehow that magic radiates to all those around them.  They are an example of how good union…

It seems like the appropriate time, blog #200, to write about the things I like to remind myself of daily.  Things that when temporarily missing change the whole trajectory of my day and me as a person.  Love I chose love as my #1 daily reminder.  Redefining the word love totally changed the way I respond to everything in my life.  When I started approaching life with love I found myself understanding compassion at a deeper level.  It became clear to me that I know very little about why things are happening.  When I am frustrated with what is going…

Do you foster love and encouragement or live in a world of despair? Do you have hope or do you allow yourself to stay discouraged? Do you utilize prayer or rely on your strength and knowledge? When times are tough I remind myself that I have a choice as to how I perceive myself in the world in which we live.  I have been one that has had an abundance of strength, hope, and faith.  I choose to find hope as I move through my day. When we struggle to function, it is important to understand that we still have…