Facing vs. Fearing the Unknown

There are many situations in life when we just do not know what the future holds. Will you get a job after college? Will you like your job after you accept? Will you be a good parent? Will you be able to afford your new car? The list can go on and on. A week ago while...

Keep Calm and….

Did you ever wonder why the “Keep Calm and…” signs resonate with everyone and pop up everywhere? I suspect it is because we live in a very stressful world and we all would benefit from a little CALM! The world around us is in a rush, with high...

What’s On Your List?

Do you know what you are doing tomorrow or even today? Do you have a plan? Do you know your priorities? I am all in favor of flexibility and going with the flow, but when we want to accomplish something, it is essential for you to pay attention to your priorities,...

Use Words Wisely!

Relationships, we all have them. They include parents, siblings, spouse, workmates, friends, maybe even the mailman and the guy who takes your order of coffee. We put different degrees of effort into different relationships but they all require one thing. They require...

Relaxing in Nature

When I was growing up, my family would go on vacation to the Ozarks in Missouri and to Minoqua in Wisconsin, along with various other places. Our trips to the Ozarks and Minoqua were not one time trips and I remember the “feelings” of being there. My own...

Moments in our Lives

We all have specific memories from childhood to today that stand out – good and bad. Those moments are what shape our lives and live on forever. Last week I had several “moments” I will never forget! I was selected as Parade Marshal for my...