Today the word friend is used to describe an acquaintance, associate, or colleague. On social media platforms one can have millions of individuals they call friend. While we have accepted a diminished meaning of the word, our basic need for a compelling, intimate relationship based on common feelings remains ever-present. Yes, a rose by any […]
One of my favorite Bible stories is David and Goliath. The slaying of the giant Philistine before those that doubted God and David’s ability is a clear example of God’s power. There are numerous lessons to be gained from the encounter of David and Goliath. We do well by responding to God’s will, reflecting on […]
I find it interesting when I realize new learning. Reflecting on how the pieces came together is an intriguing part of the process for me. This past week I gained insight about my expectations and my stress level. Both of which relate to how I love myself and others. Being a lifelong learner, living in […]
Spring cleaning your house may be a challenge, especially if things have gotten “out of control” since last spring. There are checklists to help you get organized as you clean your residence. I found a list that will help you to get the entire house organized in eight hours! I am going to use that […]
Love is in the air! The smell of chocolate has intensified, vendors with red and white flowers and heart-shaped trinkets seem to be everywhere I look. This is a time when many people measure those that love them by what they get on February 14th. You may have overloaded on chocolates or perchance you are […]
The close of this Sunday in America marks the end of an important big game, the Super Bowl. Millions were focused on: football, guacamole, salsa, hot dogs, chili and loads of libation. For some of the spectators the outcome of the game is not even as important as the process on the days leading up […]
We forget as we move through life. Walking through doors causes us to forget, according to the findings of a recent study published by Scientific American. The study suggests that when we walk through a doorway we forget details about things we carried with us from the prior room. The study had participants focus on […]
As I moved from my morning quiet time to set the course for my day the phrase carpe diem came to mind. What comes to mind when you hear the words carpe diem? Today, like no other time in history we take the words already part of our language and create new meanings. Your reflection […]
We are now almost two weeks into this year. It is already soon enough to see how it is shaping up. Most of the holiday hurriedness has dissolved. Friends and relatives have returned to their respective homes. You and I get to chart the course. We can determine what the end will look like by […]
Very shortly the ball will drop at Times Square in New York, “Auld Lang Syne” will be sung and we will move to a new calendar year. We will close a chapter on our lives known as 2013. Most will have experienced new learnings, the dawning of new friendships, births, weddings, parties, and travel. Among […]