Sometimes, when we are feeling low, God taps us on the shoulder, gives us a wink and a smile, and lets us know things are going to work out just fine. Tonight, I was (am) struggling with some personal issues and feeling somewhat out of sorts. I have been anxious, worried, and stressed out over…
Tag: gratitude
Choosing Presence
It is our responsibility to make time to appreciate the little things. No one else is going to do it for us. Time does not slow down to accommodate us. We have to make the conscious choice to be present and to be grateful. This is a choice we have to make over and over…
It Is Not About The Dishes
Have you ever noticed that the dishes are never really done? Inevitably, after they are all washed, dried, and put away, someone, perhaps you, gets hungry or thirsty again and, just like that, there are more dirty dishes in the sink. They are not going to clean themselves. We can tend to them one-by-one as…
Perspective On Improvement
Improvement that comes too quickly is easily taken for granted. When we do not have to work for our progress, when it comes to us without much effort, we begin to believe that we deserve it. We begin to see ourselves as special, when we may simply be lucky. Having to struggle for improvement keeps…
Start With Smiling
We should start our day smiling. We have been through a lot to get where we are. Much has gone right and, undoubtedly, much has gone wrong. But, here we are. Every morning, we are given an opportunity. We get to decide what we want to make of it. We get to choose how we…