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Although I have had moments of feeling anxious or at risk, for most of my life I have felt safe. I have not been exposed to weeks, months, or years of feeling unsafe. I have been witness to those who have been in long-term environments where safety was an issue and for most, it has been their faith that gets them through each day. I have inadvertently put myself in situations where I should have felt unsafe, but prayers and my faith provided a feeling or sense that someone had my back. I did not go into these situations…
Forgiveness is something that seems so simple, so easy to say, yet so complex and deeply rooted in my level of happiness and ability to enjoy my everyday life. How do I feel and act after I say sorry? Forgiveness brings me relief and allows me to live my life more freely. Even if a person doesn’t accept my apology, I know that I have opened up the line of communication and provided an opportunity to mend the “broken fence.” There have been times when I know something went wrong with a friendship, but I have no idea what…
Integrity is something that I strive for every day, although I do not always hit the mark, it is always my intention. Having strong moral principles, being honest, and working with people undivided as one, are all things that take work or effort to display on an ongoing basis. When I am struggling with my integrity or feeling out of sorts about how I am acting or how I am responding, I rely on my faith to guide me in the right direction. I pray for direction on how to respond or react to the situation at hand. If I…
I have been thinking about how I act and feel when I am functioning out of my routine. One could say that my routine over the last few weeks has been ever-changing. I believe that it helps that I am addicted to change, but when my routine changes daily, it does create a level of chaos. The question is how well do I function at a constant level of uncertainty? It is my choice to work in an area full of uncertainty. What helps is that I create a routine that provides allowances for the unknown. I work my…