“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” Thich Nhat Hanh I am so blessed to be able to say that my mom is still with me. She and I no longer live near each other due to many unpleasant life … [Read more...] about Lessons from Mom’s Old Radio
9 Ideas to Communicate Without Anger
“There are times when the ocean is not the ocean - not blue, not even water, but some violent explosion of energy and danger: ferocity on a scale only gods can summon. It hurls itself at the island, sending spray right over the top of the lighthouse, biting pieces off the cliff. … [Read more...] about 9 Ideas to Communicate Without Anger
Moms Sleep, Then Conquer the World
“Now for a good twelve-hour sleep, I told myself. Twelve solid hours. Let birds sing, let people go to work. Somewhere out there, a volcano might blow. I couldn't stop it. I was going to sleep.” ― Haruki Murakami, Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World Oh the joy … [Read more...] about Moms Sleep, Then Conquer the World
6 Pathways Toward Attracting Your Dreams
“She wasn't where she had been. She wasn't where she was going, but she was on her way.” ― Jodi Hills I’m sure by now many of you have heard about visioning, vision statements, laws of attraction, positive energy, etc. It sounds good on paper and in conversations but does it … [Read more...] about 6 Pathways Toward Attracting Your Dreams
7 Strategies Toward a Decided Heart
“A dream is not just a wish your heart makes. It is the hope that God places inside your heart to believe in what may seem impossible to accomplish, but in fact is completely obtainable.” – Shonna Stallworth And so began Matthew’s personal journey to find his life. Only 3 … [Read more...] about 7 Strategies Toward a Decided Heart
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to