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 …
I sense it before I see it. Building beyond, suddenly the swell swiftly lifts me. If I fight, it tosses me every which way. But if I let go and ride the wave, pure joy abounds. Bodysurfing ocean waves with my daughter reminds me. I want to teach her (and remind myself) not only about …
In the bustle of busy, I can lose sight of joy. Caught up in unexpected issues, I was spent. So, I chose joy as my one word to celebrate and bloom in joy. I still slip into busy and lose sight of joy at times. It’s not intentional. Interruptions intrude and soon joy is lost. …
Listening first then acting is not natural for me. If you know me, you appreciate I’m someone with opinions-especially if I care about you. (Just ask my children.) It’s who I am. But then I read these verses about wisdom and how joyful are those who listen, and it convicted me. We are meant to …
Rolling and rolling, it picked up steam as I desperately tried to slow its increasing pace. I’d briefly grab hold, but the sheer force was too strong causing me to stumble and tumble all over again. Lately, I’ve felt buried under an avalanche of commitments, projects, and multiple unexpected events. Not allowing enough margin has …