Sometimes it is me whom I judge and sometimes it is others.  It happens so quickly that my filter has to be ready to block those critical thoughts immediately.  I quickly say a prayer asking for forgiveness and remind myself that I don’t know all that is going on so best that I don’t judge.    We are all equal in the eyes of God.  So why is it that we sometimes feel we are not equal to those around us?  Is it that we allow ourselves or others to make us feel we are not worthy? We all…

What is your biggest fear?  There have been times in my life when that question has stopped me in my tracks.  Fear was never a word in my vocabulary.  I did not have time for fear.  Or maybe it was that I had not yet pushed myself to experience fear.  Sometimes my fears are unknown.  I don’t know that something is preventing me from moving forward.  It might be something happening in the world or something specific to my life.  There are times when fear camouflages itself making one feel unable to function. Baggage that has built up over…

Those moments when words can cut like a knife or wrap us with a hug.  Words can leave us feeling attacked, misunderstood, misled, and also loved.  I often give myself a reminder regarding the importance of choosing words carefully and thinking before speaking.  There are times when I believe we would surprise ourselves if we listened to the words we spoke and the tone in which we delivered our words.    Before I speak I think to myself, “Am I being helpful?”  The last thing anyone needs is to be attacked with hurtful words or tone.  I have not found harsh…

I cherish the moments when I am surrounded by people who inspire me.  I find it uplifting to be in the presence of people who find it in their hearts to give encouragement to others.     In today’s world, it is easy to get caught up in the negative, the gossip, the stress, and the blame.  I try not to let myself get off track and avoid the above situations. Often I find inspiring people at the most unusual times and places.  I don’t necessarily look for people who inspire, but I am drawn to people who inspire. Kindness…