A new year allows us all a new beginning. A time when we can reevaluate what is important to us and how we are doing regarding those areas. It provides a reason to check on how we conduct our everyday lives. Seeing if we are living out what we consider important. An opportunity to stop and look at how we are spending our time, how we are treating others, and how we are moving forward with our priorities. Evaluating how I am spending my time is a necessary first step. Am I spending time doing things that will support my…
The gift of love, something you can’t buy, something you choose to embrace, something that is free to all, yet is underutilized by many of us. Love, prayer, and gratitude guide my journey and strengthen my relationship with Jesus. Once I expanded my capacity to love I found peace in all areas of my life. When you live life with love in your heart you have compassion for all. Frustration, anger, and stress over daily life disappear and peace takes center stage. It is a gift that is affordable to all. A gift that changed my thought process and…
Among all the holiday distractions, it is a challenge to stay focused on the true reason for the celebration. As I move through the season I make an effort to find ways to capture the meaning while experiencing the fun and avoiding the frustration. My favorite way to celebrate the season is by sharing love. I find that it is often unexpected and very much appreciated. Spreading love and joy to others is something that I like to do all year, but Christmas seems to open the door for more opportunities to be a bright light to others. Some of…
Over the last few months, I have learned a great deal about compassion. I have always known the importance and I’ve always had it in my heart, but when pushed to my limit, am I able to find compassion? While I was reading The Book Of JOY, by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, there was one concept that continued to be forefront in my mind. It was a description of how the Dalai Lama gave people his complete attention by locking hands with the individual and looking into their eyes with kindness. His genuine compassion made people feel at…