The days ahead are sure to be filled with questions and concerns. Many people will feel lost, confused, and unsure of their direction in life as we all begin to build our new normal. But remember that the only guidance that you need is provided by the internal compass located in your heart. Follow your heart, and you will never be lost.
Gratitude is being thankful that you have the opportunity and ability to seek what you want and what you need. Acceptance is understanding that what you want might not really exist, so you choose to be happy with what you find. Patience is knowing what you want and being willing to take the time to find it.
The experience of living in ‘The Light’ in our lives has to be shared with other people. Keeping this treasure to oneself is the downfall for any Christian. Without sharing with others this experience of ‘The Light’ it would not be possible for our spiritual life to grow, to mature; we would not be able to become a holier person… by time this light would fade away. Why? Because our faith is to be shared with others; we are…
Challenging times always teach us a great deal about ourselves. We learn the depth of our inner strength and what we most genuinely need to protect deep within our hearts. And along the way, we also begin to realize that our view of the world, and ourselves, have been altered. As the world continues to battle this pandemic and all the crises that will follow, how will you redefine success? What will you choose to…
If you think back to pre-pandemic times, every person on the planet had something to complain about. We all saw things that were wrong with our world. We all had things that we would like to see changed in our lifetime, something that we wanted to improve as a part of our legacy. Well, not everything about this pandemic is bad. We now have the opportunity to make some of those changes that a few…
You look at a long road. It’s going somewhere that seems interesting. What will I discover by going down this road, you ask? Well… there is only one way to find out: Just start walking. One step at a time. Please join me in thanking Amy for her contribution this week and every Sunday! Her words, thoughts, and gifts enrich each reader and add immense value to this website. Thank you AMY! Amy is a…
The entire world is talking about what will be the new normal. We will all be facing changes in almost every aspect of our lives. So why not take this opportunity to build the life that you have always dreamed of? Why reconstruct the parts of your life that were not bringing you happiness and fulfillment? Many of us held back on making changes, taking risks, and trying something new because of our own fear.…
There is nothing wrong with enjoying your victories. You are not celebrating someone else’s loss. You are reveling in the result of your own effort and hard work. In addition, you are a shining example to others of what they can accomplish by committing to hard work. Lead by example, recognize your accomplishment and share in the celebration when others around you reach a goal or milestone. Help create a tidal wave of motivation and…
How many crises do we, as humans, need to endure before we really grasp and embrace that we are all in this world, this life, together? We have fought world wars, divided ourselves over political views, geography, and the color of our skin. And even in the face of a global pandemic, we are a world divided. Yes, we have differences, many of them in some cases. But ultimately, we are all human beings. We…
Fighting a never-ending battle is making a choice to live a life filled with stress and chaos. You deserve more than that from your life. You have a right to peace and happiness. Pick your battles, enjoy your victories, and know that some things in this world are beyond your ability to change.