H-E-A-T. In a word, it’s been my nemesis. I battled with heat for quite some time. The funniest part about it is, it was a one-sided war. The sun is simply being the sun. It’s not personal so why did I make it so? A couple of years ago, I made a decision that I…
Category: Acceptance
A Small Quiet Room
Sunshine & Sarcasm, Lowi & G
Planting Roots
Saturday, I woke up feeling out of sorts. The change in season always requires me to do a little regrouping. I realized I was in need of grounding and centering. I had daffodils that needed to be planted so this seemed like as good a time as any to get into the dirt. If you…
Inspired Gratitude
This week, I began reading a book called, “Thank and Grow Rich.” It’s not a book about being financially rich, but actually having a full, grateful life. I have only read the introduction and a few pages of the first chapter, but I am already intrigued. One sentence stood out for me. I am paraphrasing,…
Acceptance & Forgiveness: The Entangled Pair
All month long, we have been dabbling in acceptance. It’s a term that’s often confusing and misunderstood. Much like forgiveness, we often confuse acceptance with giving in. And forgiveness we mistake for condoning. But in reality, acceptance is the process of being received as “adequate or suitable.” Another way to think about it is OK…
Accepting the Risk
Life is all about risk. When we step on the bus the first day of school, away from our mother’s embrace, we risk everything we have ever known for something more. Knowledge. Friends. Hope. Independence. Confidence. Opportunities. Growth. A Greater Self-Esteem. Love. Challenge. While we don’t really understand that we are embarking on this journey…
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