What everyone is adapting to right now is larger than just us. It is not about me and my family.  It’s global, it’s about the world in which we live.  My head spins when I think of all the things that will be altered during this time of distancing (graduations, weddings, funerals, travel, loss of jobs, loss of businesses…).  We will be forever changed by what we experience during this time. As I lead our family through social distancing, I try to be sensitive to how people react to the change.  Many people will be going through a…

My father always taught my siblings and me to live within our means.  Growing up we never bought anything or went anywhere unless we had the money in the bank to pay the bill.  All credit card expenditures were to be paid off monthly and paying the mortgage off quickly was a high priority.  My parents grew up during the Depression.  Like so many, they knew firsthand what it was like to lose everything their family worked for and built.  It was important for them as they rebuilt their lives to have security.  I am happy that I was able…

What is it that I see around me?  Do I see beauty or do I see problems?  Am I observant of those in need and able to serve others?  When I see people in need do I reach out a helping hand?  Do I take the time to bless them with love?  What is it that I see when I go out in the world every day? Am I aware of those around me or is it all about me?    To one degree or another, all of us have issues to deal with daily.  I am aware of my issues…

We all need rest in our lives.  The length and type of rest we need may be different for all, but the fact remains that rest is our time to rejuvenate.  Our bodies tell us when rest is needed, the question is whether or not we listen.  I learned the hard way that I must set boundaries for myself, particularly when it comes to rest.  It became clear to me that I need a minimum of 5 hours of sleep to function at a level that I desire.  That would be the minimum hours of rest, of course, I always…