A Present Presence

a present presence

If there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s God’s present presence with me. Ever since I began to better understand God and His love for me, I knew He was with me. It was just a given. One that I sadly took for granted, at times. But whenever I needed Him–in times of pain, grief, …

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Say Yes to the Best!

yes to the best

Talking more than listening. Sitting more than moving. Mindless eating more than thoughtful consumption.  My list of yielding to temptations stretches forever. The desire to do what we want instead of what we need for our wellness, relationships, and work/home balance is an endless battle. Yet, there is a way to win this war. Say …

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Attention to What Matters

attention to what matters

Typically everything in moderation is my motto and practice, but unfortunately not when it comes to paying attention. Too often, my left-brained nature takes over and details overwhelm. I end up multitasking and not paying attention to what matters. Paying attention and minimizing multitasking matters-a lot. As we continue our #HolidayWellnessHabits series, let’s not lose sight …

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Holiday Loves & Lapses

holiday loves and lapses

Gooey cinnamon rolls and breads, savory Thanksgiving stuffing, chewy Christmas cookies, and relaxing by the fire with loved ones are just a few of my holiday loves. Yet, I don’t want holiday indulgences to create New Year regrets. Not enough exercising, healthy foods, or sleep are frequent holiday lapses in my wellness this time of …

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Purging Procrastination

purging procrastination

It’s not good to procrastinate, but still we do it. It’s a bad habit like eating too many cookies, having drive-thru dinner, or lounging instead exercising. Limiting or eliminating procrastination is a lesson I’ve learned too often the hard way, yet it still ensnares me. It’s time for purging procrastination and replacing it with something …

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