No one can force you to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders or the weight of regret or anger. The only way it happens is if you choose to accept it and hold onto it. Do yourself a favor – forgive yourself and decide not to hold onto the weight of mistakes, anger, or regrets.
We all have a great deal to be thankful for every day of the year. But with the hectic pace of daily life, it can be hard to set aside a few minutes to think and appreciate all of our blessings. Give yourself a gift this holiday season and set aside just a few minutes each day to think about what you are thankful for. Even on the busiest of days, this short moment of…
Life is full of serious, adult moments, challenges, and decisions. But there are also opportunities to revisit the world through the eyes of a child. Don’t forget to take advantage of those moments of wide-eyed wonder and silliness. We do the difficult grownup things to have the time and ability to experience fun and enjoyable things in life.
Life is not always perfect. It is a journey on a road that can have potholes, roadblocks, and detours. But It can also offer some fantastic sights, views, and inspiration. Don’t let yourself become fixated on the road and its challenges, or you will miss the amazing scenery that surrounds you.
There comes a time when things in our lives become very dull. We do the same routines over and over and over again. On and on it goes. Maybe it’s due to habit. Maybe deep down we have this desire to change it up but we have been too afraid. If there is ever been a time when we all need to do some reconsideration in our lives, it is now. Let’s not give…
Meditating and studying this part of the scripture as narrated by the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35, I find that the episode of the road to Emmaus reminds me very much what a Christian passes through upon accepting in his life the love of the Father and becoming a disciple of Christ. I can easily picture myself in such a situation, remembering my first encounter with Christ, who started to change my life and mold me…
The best way to start your day is by counting your blessings, not your troubles.
Sometimes closure does not find you. You must have faith and begin moving forward without its benefit. In time, you will find closure and begin to experience the clarity and understanding you desired.
The pain of loss can be tough to reconcile. The word why often creeps into your thoughts and corrupts your heart. It casts a shadow that becomes a personal tragedy. Pain and loss distort your memories and perception of the future. And in the process, they begin to rob you of the memories and experiences you shared with your loved one. None of us know how long forever will be. My forever will be different…
Life is a long and winding road. And you cannot see around some of the corners or over some of the mountains that appear before you. But with a little faith and determination, you will find a way to overcome any obstacles in your path. As we begin this last month of 2020, recognize all you have accomplished this year. It has been a year of challenges, pain, and hardship for many. But you have…