There’s been a change of plans. Sometimes it happens to us and other times, we need to let go to change. But letting go takes trust and courage, which I don’t always possess. Holding onto what we love or are comfortable with is easier. Letting go requires faith in something new or trusting in someone …
We’re not perfectionists. Maybe not, but sometimes, it feels like it. It’s one thing to expect perfection (or as close as possible) from oneself. But when these same standards are now being applied to our children, they feel harsh, dare I say, perfectionistic. I mentioned this to my husband who disagreed as noted above. But something …
We’re all running a race, but many of us aren’t paying enough attention to notice. God has given us each a race to run in this life and I want to run mine well. Each day and moment is a part of the race we can never run again. There are no do-overs in life; …
In my year long quest to find more joy in life, I realized it is possible to find joy in self-control. But let’s begin by saying joyful self-control seems like an oxymoron to me. Self-control is not typically joyful for me. It usually involves denial or a difficult change in behavior or habits. So how …
The drill whirred away inside my head, literally. While lying perfectly still for my friend the dentist, it hit me. I trust him. It’s why I could be (mostly) peaceful while he drilled without anesthesia. I was confident in his assessment of a quick fix. He was correct. One example how my unwavering habits of …