Daily writing promptDo you remember your favorite book from childhood?View all responses "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein is my all-time favorite book. Its emotional impact never fails to move me whenever I read it, and I struggle to read it aloud. The genius of this book lies in its evocative simplicity and its portrayal … Continue reading The Giving Tree and a Man Larger Than Life
Having it All: Finding Peace in All Things
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses I have had it all: a beautiful marriage, a loving family, friends I cherished, health, wealth, and my dream home in my dream state. I even had a paid-off red Wrangler—a gift from my husband. We were debt-free, had a … Continue reading Having it All: Finding Peace in All Things
What I Value In A Friend
What quality do you value most in a friend? Acceptance is a quality in a friend that one might assume is a given, but when it is extended genuinely, it is not easily withdrawn as seen so abundantly nowadays. Acceptance is the ability to be wholly yourself and feel safe, heard, acknowledged, and accepted without … Continue reading What I Value In A Friend
My Spiritual Awakening After a Lifetime of Indoctrination
You were awakened for a time such as this... In 2012, a wave of spiritual awakenings swept through, and by December of that year, I found myself activated and set on a path of awakening that would unfold over several years. Like many others, this journey was painstaking, isolating, and even destructive. I was cast … Continue reading My Spiritual Awakening After a Lifetime of Indoctrination
Hidden Lessons: How Loss Reveals the True Worth of What We Cherish
As I reflect on my spiritual journey and the efforts I have made to cultivate balance and harmony in my life, I cannot deny the presence of some staggering mistakes and failures along the way. Yikes! It is humbling to find myself at this stage of life, seemingly "starting over" in terms of financial stability. … Continue reading Hidden Lessons: How Loss Reveals the True Worth of What We Cherish
Reclaiming Peace: The Power of Letting Ungrateful People Go
I have not been known for my boundaries, but for my generosity and willingness to give more than one chance. Unfortunately, I could give both legs and ungrateful people would say it is not enough and be mad at me for keeping my arms. My empathy has often led me into various troubles and has … Continue reading Reclaiming Peace: The Power of Letting Ungrateful People Go
Josh: Close to Home
Originally written in 2017 Years ago, I was deeply troubled by a disturbing event that occurred in my neighborhood in the mountain town of Woodland Park, Colorado. With few neighbors, I cherished the daily visits from wildlife. It looked like paradise. Yet, my daughters and I could not shake the feeling of a dark, mournful … Continue reading Josh: Close to Home
What is Your Legacy
Daily writing promptWhat is the legacy you want to leave behind?View all responses It could be said of many that from the beginning, her life was battered by storms of misfortune. Like countless others, she was born with tragedy in her blood. And like many others, she did not become what the world tried to … Continue reading What is Your Legacy
Real Situations Expose Fake People: They Don’t Care
The universe sometimes places us in tough situations to reveal who truly supports us when we have nothing and are at our lowest. Instead of just offering prayers, take action. Pick up the phone and call them or drive over to see them. Be the answer to someone's prayer. The people I have loved but … Continue reading Real Situations Expose Fake People: They Don’t Care
When Gifts Come with Strings: The Impact of Withholding
Last Christmas, two young adults were told they would not receive anything from their grandmother because she did not think they were living up to her standards of success. This was not just about exerting power or control; it placed conditions on what should be unconditional love from a grandparent to a grandchild. It is … Continue reading When Gifts Come with Strings: The Impact of Withholding
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