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“Falling in Love” versus “Staying in Love”      I was an impressionable teen in the 70s. My head was filled with Romeo and Juliet (1968 with Olivia Hussey), Love Story (1970, Ryan O’Neil and Ali MacGraw), Camelot (1967, Richard Harris and Vanessa Redgrave), The Way We Were (1975, Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand), and Grease Read More

Simplifying life is a constant goal so planning a walk around the ten acres, I live on, is a vital part of that simplicity.  Walking is a time to return to basics, away from the rush and push of real life.  My surroundings renew the air in my lungs, the view for my eyes, and Read More

Even with the vaccination process, it will be a while before we return to normal—whatever normal will look like! The good news is this is the perfect time to remake, recreate and realign our goals and lifestyles. If nothing else, Covid-19 has slowed us down—not necessarily a bad thing. We have the time we’ve all Read More

“Courage is not just one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” ~ C.S. Lewis What exactly is courage? A feeling? An action? Looking tough? Everyone is frightened of something. You can’t change an emotional response, but you can change how you react to the fear. “For God has Read More

Stop. Pray. Breathe. Begin. Sadly, getting back to normal often takes its toll on our own lives and the relationships we care so deeply about. We allow so many unnecessary things to clutter our days and distract us from the people who need a relational investment from us.[1] The day was quite average until the Read More

7 Exit Strategies When Stress Tips to Anxiety  Stress is normal. Good stress can help us be aware and alert us to danger. But stress on overdrive can become anxiety. The first step to combating stress is learning to recognize it. Below are several signs of stress that may push you into an anxiety state. Read More

“When did the chest pains begin?” the ER doctor questioned me. “Just a couple of hours ago. I feel like I can’t breath and I haven’t done anything. I’m light-headed. I was just sitting in the car,” I said. My responses triggered a flurry of activity and medical equipment began to record information from all Read More

We interviewed 100 successful people, here’s what they do each day to move their success forward. They’re Centered. They know that peace comes from within rather than from others or situations. They practice being prepared, scheduling, and focusing on priorities. They set boundaries with what they allow into their lives. They understand the value of Read More

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King      “Is this dead?” my husband asked me while we were weeding the rose beds. He wanted to yank it out of the ground and into the compost pile. C “Be patient with her, she’s in shock, Read More