The best changes often start as single, simple thoughts. Think big, and discover how to make your dreams real. - Not sure who wrote this quote... but it’s a good one!!! Very short and sweet post today.... Just asking you the question: What single simple...
Empowerment & Encouragement
It’s ok to still be learning…
Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson Don’t let your lack of experience or expertise discourage you. We are ALL growing, and with every day we learn more and more. Besides I have found that the people who ‘think’ they know everything, are the...
So much to be thankful for
Today’s post is short and sweet. The focus is on being thankful!! For those of us living anywhere BUT Japan right now, we have so much to be thankful for. Just think about what it would be like to have gone through the earthquake and tsunami as those in Japan have...
Coming Clean
Ok, so today I’m baiting myself out! I continue to struggle with my eating. I had a great January (thanks to the Daniel Fast) a good February (thanks to my 28 days of fitness) and I’ve been struggling with March. Fitness isn’t typically an issue for me, I LOVE...
Focused on the Goal instead of Regrets
12-14I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye...
Danger of focusing ‘too’ much on regrets
So, we’ve talked about the reality of having regrets, and how this (in my opinion) is a natural part of life, but what happens when we focus ‘too’ much on our regrets, and past mistakes? Fear Depression Overwhelming sadness Feelings of hopelessness Lost desire to try...
Regret – From a Spiritual perspective
So, for those of us who are Christians and are actively working at living a Godly life (as described in the Bible), having regret is a part of acknowledging what we’ve done wrong/when we have stepped out (willingly) of the Will of God for our lives. If we refuse to...
Try thinking the best of others…
There are still times when people hurt my feelings, but then I remember that I can choose whether to be hurt or to ‘get over it.’ I can believe the best or I can believe the worst, so why not believe the best and enjoy my day? – Joyce Meyer Power Thoughts pg. 132 (I...
Don’t give up the power
So learning to be less sensitive actually has more to do with YOU than it does to do with the people who are hurting your feelings. What seems so unfair is how another person’s action(s) can impact your mood in a negative way. If you’re anything like me, when...
Learning to be less sensitive
So I am typically a sensitive person, meaning it doesn’t always take much for my feelings to get hurt. Well.... THIS is an area that I am currently working on, and trying to ‘grow’ in. Trying to toughen my skin up a bit I call it. Part of me is fine with my...