Slow Down & Learn

I like to move quickly; physically and figuratively.  But I am learning there are times when it’s better to go slow. At the very beginning of my knee recovery, I had a machine to very slowly bend my knee.  It felt good to move my knee slowly.  Now, move slowly has become a mantra for the …

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Listen First

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.  James 1:19 I frequently do the opposite of this verse.  I am often quick to speak and slow to listen.  I was reminded this week of one of my inherit flaws to talk first, …

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We are What We Eat!

I know my body and brain are what I eat.  So, I am continuing from last Friday’s post in sharing some food related tips I feel have helped my overall wellness in mind and body.   Eating my veggies first-Did you know that ½ of our plates should be fruit and vegetables at each meal? …

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Transforming Thoughts

Ever hear the saying “Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it”?  I like that phrase, because much of life is “how we take it”-our thoughts and subsequent actions based on said thoughts.  Perception can become reality in our minds. In Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 12 verse 2 …

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Wait Patiently

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.  ~Psalm 27:14 God put this in my inbox, I’m sure of it.  I needed this reminder and I think my friend did too.  I am trying to be patient every day, my friend is too. But it can be very …

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