Insights for uncommon joy in the everyday
Are you weary of winter? Do you enjoy fresh vegetables? Then as your Personal Sherpa of Joy, I have a suggestion. I invite you to think about warmer weather and planting a garden. Those of you who are discouraged members of the Black Thumb Club like me, take heart. Your own Personal Master Gardener is available, for […]
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There is nothing like selling your house and moving into an apartment to make you grateful for home ownership: The tiny freezer that didn’t allow us take advantage of sales. Laundry that cost $1.25 for each small load to wash and then dry. Car headlights that shone into the bedroom windows of our basement level apartment. […]
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To fight or not to fight, that is the question. Shakespeare fans, pardon my rewriting of Hamlet’s famous soliloquy, but it is so appropriate to relationships. Each day you have multiple interactions with people, places, things, and ideas. Many of those will be unremarkable and forgettable. Others, however, will test your patience: a […]
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Have you ever heard the expression Possibility Impaired? I hadn’t until I read a real estate book by Gary Eldred. He wrote about home owners who couldn’t see the potential—the possibilities—in their properties. I immediately thought about how applicable this phrase was to so much of our lives. Please allow me share a couple […]
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Have you ever felt stuck, and wondered about the possibility of living beyond your comfort zone as a solution? How does that make you feel? Afraid? Irresponsible? Excited? This week I have three pieces to challenge and encourage you. I pray they will breathe life, strength, and courage into your soul! Apathetic Living and […]
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Our family went on a summer vacation to Alaska a few years back. I assumed it would be easy finding joy in the journey: Family, cruise, new shores to explore! What’s not to love? According to WeatherSpark, we would be enjoying daytime July temps of 63 degrees or so. However, our reality looked a lot […]
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Who doesn’t like free, especially when it comes to ebooks? If you are trying to keep a handle on your finances, or just indulge in your reading habit without breaking the bank, you’ll want to check out these 5 places to find free ebooks. Story Cartel Jeff Goins and Joe Bunting—talented writers and nice […]
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Do you remember those old-fashioned sandwich boards? Businesses would, and still do, employ people to walk around to market their businesses. Similarly, you are a walking advertisement for you. As the lyrics of that old song from The Police go: Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you […]
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You are a storyteller. Yes, you are. Let’s get that right out there, and no sassing back. We all have stories to share about our lives. As someone once said, “Our most treasured family heirlooms are our sweet family memories.” When my niece Amanda was little, she would ask for family stories. She adored […]
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Admit it: You love it when folks listen to you, especially when it is your husband. There is almost a sexiness about it when his eyes are looking into yours, and his attention is fully focused what you have to say. But what about when you feel you are not being heard? Stephen […]
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