Pursuing Joy with a ‘Focus Word’

4 years ago

In my last post, I shared how I found my “focus word” for 2020 (you can read that story here).…

Tired of New Year’s Resolutions? Try a Focus Word

4 years ago

On January 1st, 2020 I asked God if She had a word for me for the new year (the She…

The Surprisingly Inclusive Symbol of Christmas

4 years ago

Sometimes shorter is better. I'm embracing that idea for this week's post. Also, the words of others often say what…

How to Get Through a Hard Holiday Season

4 years ago

Let’s admit it. The holidays are not going to be normal this year. More accurately, they’re going to be worse.…

The Struggle to Grow During “In-between” Times

4 years ago

So much of 2020 has felt like a waiting period. Waiting for coronavirus news. Waiting for restrictions to end. Waiting…

The Best (Financially) Free Gift You Can Give This Year

4 years ago

I hate being called out.  When someone challenges or questions my behavior, my immediate reaction is usually to get angry,…

Giving Thanks

4 years ago

My good friend and fellow blogger Susan Stocker recently wrote such a compelling perspective on Thanksgiving that I decided to…

How to Score a Triple Win for Yourself, Others and the World: Kindness

4 years ago

I was tired. Our recent move had left me frazzled as I worked my way through stacks of boxes and…

Idea Lab or Echo Chamber? The Choice Will Change Your Life (and the World)

4 years ago

The recent election season here in the United States revealed deep divisions in our country. Now that it's (mostly) over…

A 5 Minute Action You Can Take Right Now to Improve the World

4 years ago

As we rush headlong into the final stage of a long election cycle here in the United States, I've been…