Everything significant in my life has required me to make a decision and then follow through.  I have been around people who make life look easy and uncomplicated, but they also had to make a decision and carry it through. I choose to be happy.  I have had many things in life kick me in the gut, but I choose to believe all those circumstances have led me to the next step in my journey.   When I made a decision to be thankful, prayerful, and have a perspective of love I found inner peace.  Living out this decision was a…

Living with inner peace and abundant love brings out a beautiful perspective for the Christmas season.  I can see the beauty in God’s creation.  Letting go of a challenging day to find joy in all the small wonders of the season.   Despite all the challenges going on in the world it is a time to unite and be grateful for the gift God delivered through Jesus.  A time to be thankful for the birth of Jesus and the opportunity we all have to surrender control and be forgiven for our sins.  A season that reminds us that all we…

First impressions are very tricky for me.  I know that I am not to be judgmental therefore, putting love first and giving people time to be their true selves is something I strive to do daily.  It is a priority of mine to rid myself of all judgmental thoughts, particularly when it comes to first impressions.  At times I falter, but the effort is there.  I am aware that the first impressions I give off are not always those of love.  Not because it’s not there, but because I am a comfortable introvert, that gravitates to the periphery by…

The hustle and bustle of the holidays often takes us off course of the most important gift that we can give.  A gift that doesn’t cost us any money and can give us so much in return.  A gift that is often overlooked yet so special. There are numerous gifts I can think of that meet many of the above criteria and are wonderful to receive.  We can give our time, and our service, we can give food from our table that otherwise may not have been appreciated.  However, there is one that sticks out in my mind as…