Everyday is an important moment in life. Each day we face many decisions to make, we meet different people, and we have different opportunities to love. How are we living the days of our lives? Are we living a life where we do not care about the person next to us? Are we only interested about our own interests? Are we really loving the way Jesus taught us to love? Everyday is an opportunity to…
It might sound odd to say that 2019 began for me with an epiphany thanks to a complete stranger, but that is most certainly the case. And this lesson caused me to stop and carry my thoughts further than I ever had in the past. It was truly a revelation of epic proportion that I am still struggling to completely understand and appreciate to its fullest meaning and impact. I have always believed in one…
A flower does not think of competing with the next flower. It just blooms. “The light of God surrounds us, the love of God holds us, the power of God protects us.” Amen. “Go and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here.” ― Neil Gaiman, Make Good Art Rea is a mom of three, one son and two daughters,…
I seem to have entered another time in my life when “why” is the thought of most days. And unlike in my youth when I really expected an answer, I think as an adult, when I hear myself utter this question, I know that it is time to reflect on the issue and search for my own answers. The short version of the current need for contemplation is a set of challenges for myself and…
It’s always difficult to face the reality of a parent’s illness. Most children grow and thrive within the warm, protective sphere known as a loving parents care. And even when the relationship has been difficult or dysfunctional, there still seems to be a connection of more than simply genetics. This emotional connection to a parent might simply be a single, thin shred of hope that someday this complicated, or almost nonexistent relationship, will somehow…
Everyone experiences trying times in his or her life. And on many of those occasions, human nature takes over, and we mentally utter what might be the oldest question in the history of mankind, “Why?” Sometimes, it is said in a truly puzzled tone and other times it is snarled in a voice demanding an instant answer, and an apology, from the universe. But in all of these cases, we feel that our predicament…
When my father passed, we placed a bench in his favorite state park as a memorial. It overlooks a small stream and is surrounded by massive trees. At some point, he learned the very important lesson that there is so much serenity to be found when surrounded by nature. It is a pure connection to the world that has been displaced by electronics, multitasking and the desire to always accomplish more. He knew that…
Your soul is such a reliable compass; many people say they rely on a “gut feeling” but I truly believe that it is one in the same. It is just no longer fashionable to refer to your soul as your guide. So call it what you want to, but listen to that wise voice inside, because it won’t let you down.
It can be truly amazing how much a person can love another person. And yet sadly we do not fully comprehend the depth and completeness of that love until we are faced with living without it. And when I say without it, I really mean without the earthly reminder of it when we see that person or hear their voice. This kind of love is not really limited to the short-term capabilities of the…
Very few people are fortunate enough to love every facet of their job but strive to find all of the parts of your job that spark your passion and focus on those positive aspects. Thrive on that satisfaction and you will find that even the more mundane tasks become less taxing. Choose to see the good in your work and that you have the opportunity and ability to work.