May 2023

Unknown. Blog #281.

For many it is scary to move forward into the unknown.  It is one thing to survive in your comfort zone and another to walk your intended path.  Early on in raising my girls, I realized the importance of guidance and finding the right tools to lead your way.  When my girls were starting soccer, I neglected to explain to them the rules of the game.  They never watched a soccer game to understand the concept.  I didn’t even tell them they would be playing against another team.  The girls and I often played soccer together in the yard…

You Make A Difference. Blog #280.

Every one of us has a role in life, you make a difference.  We make choices that lead us to where we are today.  Sometimes we play the role we are intended to play and other times we get off track. The things that take us off track are easily avoided if we are willing to have a mindset of love.  When our head is looking at treating everything with compassion our decisions become easier to make.  We do have a choice when it comes to how we treat ourselves and others.   It is easy to get caught up in…

Weeding TIme. Blog #279.

When I first moved to our current home, there was an abundance of weeds overtaking all the beautiful plants.  The beginning of spring always opens the door to the growth of new weeds.  After that first year, I learned to clear them early by digging out all the roots.   The more care and attention I gave to the job, the less work I had throughout the summer.  I learned to go out when the ground was damp so that the roots were more easily lifted from the dirt.  My intent is always to let the beautiful greenery shine, not be…

Recharging My Battery. Blog #278.

How is it that you recharge your battery? What is it that you do to get yourself back on track and refocused on your priorities? Most of us can probably relate to times when we put our heads down and charge through the responsibilities that are in front of us.  Those times can be challenging and push us off focus.  However, there can also be times when we dig deep and rely on our strengths.  First, I have to recognize that I am in need of being recharged.  Often life is so busy that we don’t take the time…