I am directionally challenged. This seems ludicrous given I love maps, excel at geography and am known by my colleagues as “the human GPS”. When I send out physicians and NPs to see our home hospice patients, they invariably call me when they get lost. Yet I often make wrong turns and end up lost when going somewhere new. That’s…
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Navigating an Incredible Journey
Using a Night Journal For a Quiet Mind at Bedtime
I am toying with a new mindfulness idea for better sleep. Actually it’s a brief five minute exercise right before bed to clear the mind, which helps with falling asleep. Using a night journal for a quiet mind at bedtime is a new concept for me. Journaling provides huge benefits for me and this technique peaks my interest. I’ll share…
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The Treasure Found in Beloved Autumn Quotes
Autumn breathes life into my soul. Born in October, the language of my soul speaks autumn. In no other season do I feel more truly myself than autumn. Like the majority of people on social media, autumn is my favorite season. But for the first time, I asked myself “why” I loved this season so. I actually couldn’t answer the…
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Mindfulness Journal Prompts For Daily Quiet Time
One of the well known benefits of mindfulness is an increase in awareness, specifically self-awareness. If you fear your emotions or find your thoughts bully you, more self-awareness can help bring peace and understanding to your world. But mindfulness also increases awareness in other ways. As a culture, we worship at the altar of “busyness” and miss the nuances of…
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Using Art to Understand Your Emotions
Emotional Intelligence is trendy, but just how much emotional intelligence do we need? We should not allow emotions to rule us, but neither should we fear them. Ignoring them is not wise because trapped emotions in the body can cause chronic illness. Using art to understand your emotions empowers you to explore your emotions objectively. Art therapy is one of…
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Welcoming the Moments God Gives
We claim to trust God, taking our concerns to Him in prayer. Affirming our belief in His sovereignty, we say we have no fear for tomorrow. Yet anxiety is just as rampant in the church as it is in the secular realm. Not only that, but we complain about everything from the weather to the inconvenience of traffic during the…
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When God Leads Where You Didn’t Choose
Many times we sing the refrain “Follow, follow, I will follow Jesus, anywhere, everywhere, I will follow on…”. But what happens when God leads where you didn’t choose? I confess I experience times when I’m all too happy to follow where Jesus leads, while other times, I question the purpose. We talk of praying for God’s will and direction, but…
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How Do You Receive God’s Gifts?
You can tell how someone feels about your gift by the way they receive it. Some people linger over it, while others take a brief look and set it aside. Regardless of what they say, you already know how they feel. I wonder if we communicate how we feel about God’s gifts the same way? How do you receive God’s…
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Serenity Saturday [09.26.2020]
Hello My Friend, Welcome to Serenity Saturday! A place I created for you to recharge and nourish your mind, body and spirit! Breathe in the calmness, love and laughter, be inspired, learn something new or just enjoy sitting with a friend. I promise the videos, stories, tips and photos will bring a smile to your face, encouragement to your heart…
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