There's a lot that's swirling around in my head these days, the top of that list being sheer gratitude for life in general. There's something about starting and ending the day with a simple "Thank You" that makes all the rest in between all the sweeter. It's hard to believe it was a few short… Continue reading Hodgepodge
Category: Gratitude
The Best Days of My Life
Twenty-three years ago today, March 17th, and twenty-six years ago on March 25th, were two of the best days of my life. The day my boys were born were the days I learned what it means to love completely and unconditionally. Each day spent with my boys from that day forward has been a "best" day. When my… Continue reading The Best Days of My Life
Gratitude…for All and for One
Sometimes I get so caught up in being the best at something I lose my focus on what's really important. Of course, being the Type A that I am, I'm usually killing myself striving to be the best at everything. And it's here that I get into trouble. Striving to be my own personal best and striving to be… Continue reading Gratitude…for All and for One
Living With Compassion
If there's one thing that can turn a bad day into a good one every single time it's connecting with my Compassion kiddos. I can be having a terrible day at work, but if at the end of that day I come home to find a letter from one of my three kids in… Continue reading Living With Compassion
Light in the Midst of Darkness
We have had some amazing weather in Colorado the past couple of days, and today was the best. I was running this morning in the warmth, even the breeze was gentle and warm, the sun's rays reaching the depths of my soul. The renewed energy and lightness of spirit carried me for most of my… Continue reading Light in the Midst of Darkness
Wrapping up 2014
It's hard to believe that in just two short days we'll be viewing 2014 and all of its cherished memories and experiences through the rear view mirror. While there are numerous quotes about the dangers of, and time wasted from, looking in the rear view mirror, I'm of the belief that it has its time and place. As… Continue reading Wrapping up 2014
The Present of Presence
The best lessons come from the most difficult trials, the most significant growth from when we're at our lowest. When we're filled with pride, the inevitable fall is hard. And so painful. But with humility comes peace. Yet It never ceases to amaze me that like the monster it is, pride rears its ugly head time and… Continue reading The Present of Presence
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
The Week's Top Three: 3.)Â A brilliant pink cloud hanging in the evening sky. God's hand print. 2.)Â Learning limits on what I can take on and how to say "no" so as not to take away from my family, writing time, or recovery maintenance. 1.)Â Watching both of my boys working in my older… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
Living with Intention
Life is often lived in such a rush, as if we're racing to get somewhere, that so many blessings go unnoticed. The only place we will get by racing through the day is one step closer to the end. I don't know about you, but I want to experience all that I'm given, tasting and savoring every morsel of the… Continue reading Living with Intention
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My Top Three for the Week: 3.) An exhilarating run on an exceptionally warm October evening, followed by a hot shower, a bowl of popcorn, a glass of A&W, and watching an episode of Castle. The ingredients for a perfect evening. 🙂 2.) Finally, after several years, finding strength to truly forgive myself for a… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
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