Clutter hinders everything and becomes an important factor in relationship priorities. I have discovered that when I am not rushed or overwhelmed or crowded in some way then I am in a better position to foster relationships and I have more to invest in those relationships. Relationship Priorities Begin with Being Clutter Free There is […]
My morning began with a revelation that lead to excited peace . . . I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but I promise it is a real place. The day then blew up into great opportunities that lead to my mind spinning in anticipation. The Right Focus Helps Me Avoid the Rabbit Hole I […]
If things are so good where you are then why bother changing.” The change I need for my life exists for a reason. Discomfort pushes me to move from where I am to where I know I should be. Discontent prods me to step away from this moment into the possibilities of another. I look […]
Change happens – I can be involved and active in its direction, or I can watch from the side as it moves and twists around me. Either way, change still happens. If I want to effect the change of my life, then I MUST show up. I will never have any say in my direction […]
I looked at the back of my friend. It was the thinnest I had seen her. The snide thoughts ran through my mind. “That is too thin for her.” “I bet she is not as healthy as she was.” I waited to see her face to confirm the negative thoughts going through my mind. In […]
Partial obedience is complete disobedience. That is harsh, but that is also true. Not long back, I felt led to do four things. The goal was to do those four things every single day. The objective was to get my focus back on God and what He had been leading me towards in my life. […]
My husband and I have very different method for cooking. I apply the “this looks like enough” method. He sticks to the weights and measurements offered in the recipe. I toss things into a pot or onto a cookie sheet and fire up the heat before declaring the meal is ready. He sticks to the […]
My 8 Week Health and Wellness Challenge finished up on Sunday. For eight weeks, I invested just a little bit to try and get a little bit closer to my goals. Some weeks were outstanding – those weeks where I focused my energy on accomplishing that just a little bit. Most weeks were okay, because […]
I struggled to follow through on my little bit of exercise this morning. Actually, I struggled yesterday as well (although I did it). The results I want – those magic results I see everyone else getting with pills, programs or shakes – drags me down. It takes reminding myself that my “little bit” is not […]
I think it is finally sinking in. Over the last several weeks I have been investing “just a little bit” to make big changes in my life. “Just a little bit” gives me time other things. “Just a little bit” leaves space for other activities. “Just a little bit” begins to train my mind, my […]
