At times suffering clouds our view of the limitless mercy of our God. Whether suffering results from our own poor choices, the unkindness of others or a source totally out of our control, we often feel abandoned by God, or worse, punished by God. Precipitated by my memorization of Psalm 103, I recently spent considerable time meditating on God’s mercy….
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The Limitless Mercy of Our God
They Said Yes-Memorial Day Tribute
They said Yes-Memorial Day tribute; join me as I step away from my Mindfulness Monday posts to pay tribute to our nation’s finest: the fallen heroes of Freedom. Men and women who courageously gave their lives in selfless service in our nation’s wars, gifting us the freedom we enjoy, but so often take for granted. “Greater love hath no man…
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When You Can’t Take One More Step
Demands, requests, responsibilities, all converged into the perfect storm; a storm so fierce, all vision of the way forward was obscured. Worse, buried by the onslaught, I felt unseen, lost in a heap of quandaries, with no hope of resolution. When you can’t take one more step, where do you turn? I put my head down, rely on my iron…
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3 Journal Practices For Improving Mindfulness
We all know incorporating mindfulness into our days provides many benefits, the least of which is less anxiety. But similar to other routine habits, mindfulness grows stale or we lose interest in practicing. Recently grappling with my inconsistent attempts at mindfulness, I found a creative solution which breathed life into my practice. Combining journaling and mindfulness techniques, I developed 3…
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Joy’s Reflection of God’s Image
Reflections; real but illusory. Yet we often base our knowledge on reflections; those fine lines around our eyes indicate unwanted aging, the new shade of lipstick is just the right color, those snippy words reflect her impatience or his prompt arrival at work every day reflects his strong work ethic. Pondering a stray comment by a friend referencing my “abiding”…
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Redeeming Interruptions with Improvisation
Improvisation is a true art form; when done well it is a beauty to behold. We often connect improv with comedy or entertainment, but it offers a valuable skill for every day life. Redeeming interruptions with improvisation helps you think on your feet while staying in the moment. Resulting in the ability to find opportunity rather than irritation in life’s…
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Spending Time in the Garden
Come sit with me in my garden, the peacefulness, fragrances and beauty beckon me, “rest”. It’s my favorite spot after a hectic day of work demands or anytime I feel overwhelmed. Sometimes I walk, visiting each little area on my property or take a longer walk over the fields behind our lot. Other times, I seek a quiet place to…
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How to Proactively Strengthen Your Mental Health
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month, drawing our attention to a largely under treated health issue. We may not struggle personally with a mental health disorder, but many of us know someone who does. Learning how to proactively strengthen your mental health in these challenging times is vitally important. Staggering US statistics report: one in five US…
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Hope When Mother’s Day Hurts
Mother’s Day looms ahead in a few short days. As the third highest selling holiday for flowers and plants, and the busiest day of the year for restaurants, many mothers look forward to these special honors from their families. Sadly, not all mothers find this day especially joy-filled. As soon as May 1st arrives, I begin dreading the arrival of…
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