My heart has been a little overwhelmed with family and friends challenges, and life stresses. I know you can understand this. A few things have helped lift me and manage my emotions and responses better: Uplifting music Looking and going outside in awe of the beauty of the earth and giving a simple prayer of thanks….
Decades ago when I was in the throws of little children, messes, and more messes, a wise friend told me to, “look at my children through the eyes of a camera”. This wise message changed my life and my perspective. I became a happier mother and person. The past 4 months have reaffirmed the importance of…
Thank you all for your entries. The tender thoughts about your peaceful place enriched my life. Nathana Clay is the winner. Her picture is above and her entry as follows: “I am visiting my parents right now, so I don’t have a picture of my “comfy chair” or the kitchen table…
I read the article below and it triggered me. My mind was filled with questions: Is this me? As a wife, mother, and grandma, have I “trained” everyone to count on me? As the nurturer, is it my “job” to feel responsible for everyone? Do I need to make sure everyone has what they need? Am…
Happy belated Easter! I hope you and your family had a blessed day. The music and messages of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ touch and lifted my soul. Lately I have been touched by grief that has hurt my heart. But my knowledge of our loving Heavenly Father’s plan and that the bands of death are…
Genuine self-care is never selfish, and is about being true to ourselves, caring and nurturing for ourselves, and loving ourselves deeply so we are in a healthier position to take on challenges. We are in better positions to authentically care for and love others when we first ensured we have been cared for and loved ourselves…