Lather, rinse, repeat – familiar words often found on a shampoo bottle. I remember hearing them used humorously in a TV show we were watching and they just sort of stuck. I rather see it as representing trying something – be it making or breaking a habit, taking on a new job, or some such, […]
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The Art of Tidying Up
The art of tidying up is valuable. It can take you from chaos to order, disaster to a clear picture. Many people live with disorder – they don’t know how to get things organized. But instead of choosing to live with it, what if we chose the art of tidying up? Start Small But Deliberately […]
Never Stop Improving
Not too long ago, Lowe’s slogan used to be Never Stop Improving. I couldn’t help but be inspired by that. Never stop improving isn’t limited to home improvement projects, but is in reality a great mindset for an incredible life! Living a Christian Life As Christians, we should always be working on learning God’s Word […]
Memory Lane
In pursuit of a specific document that I put together a few months back, I took a trip down Memory Lane. It was quite the journey, though I didn’t find the document I set out for! But it got me to thinking about where I am now versus where I was with some of these […]
The Best Year of Your Life
This year could be the best year of your life! No matter where you are right now, a simple perspective shift has the potential to lead to that. And once you realize that and lean in to it, magic happens! (okay, not really magic, but brighter days and exciting possibilities!) Pressing Forward One of the […]
Beautiful Destinations
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations is a picturesque wall plaque I have hanging my room. It’s a good reminder that there are highs and lows in life, trials and victories, and the hard things typically lead to beautiful things. Order and Balance One thing I think I’ve noticed about life is that God […]
Highlights of 2023
This year has been a bit of a blur, hasn’t it? I can’t believe we are already rapidly approaching June! What have been some of your highlights of 2023 so far? I can’t help but think that one of the best ways to live with gratitude and intention is to not just show up for […]
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Something to Anticipate
I just love having something to anticipate! Be it seeing a friend, taking a drive to a pretty place, or an interesting book. Having something to anticipate keeps life engaging and interesting. And I think it is important to create these moments in everyday life. Why go through the days uninspired and ho-hum when you […]
A Flexible Plan
One area I have had to deliberately work in my life is to have a flexible plan. I like a regimented schedule and I really prefer when things line up perfectly. This is all well and good, but once you enter any unknown dynamics into the plan – other people, for instance – things can […]
How To Grow Right Where You Are
Do you ever wonder how to grow right where you are? I hesitate to use the word “stuck”, but sometimes I can feel, well, in furlough. (furlough in this case meaning at a pause in the middle of things … also, stuck) We all know the import of blooming where you are planted, but how […]