“Accept the enormity. Give up illusions of containment. The hardest fact of all is that, no matter what the outcome, it is unlikely you can ever again be the person you have been until now.” I don’t know who said the above quote, so if you know, please feel free to tell me in theContinue reading “New Normal”
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Jersey Girl
I couldn’t go through the summer without telling you I’m a Jersey Girl at heart. What does that mean? It means that I go to the beach, not the shore. It means that my happy place is toes in the sand, sun on my face and the smell of the ocean in my hair. ItContinue reading “Jersey Girl”
Middle School Parenting Tip
Here’s a story I found that I thought was really helpful as the school year is beginning in some places. Let me know what you think! My daughter starts middle school tomorrow. We’ve decorated her locker, bought new uniforms, even surprised her with a new backpack. But tonight, just before bed, we did another pre-schoolContinue reading “Middle School Parenting Tip”
Don’t Worry
It’s Sunday so I thought it was a good day to talk about prayer. Even if you’re not religious, you understand the quote above. To me, it makes complete sense. In fact, it was as if a lightbulb went off in my head that hadn’t ignited before now. What you pay attention to increases; thereforeContinue reading “Don’t Worry”
Time To Thrive
What are you doing the first week in August? Have you got a little time to spend on yourself? What if I gave you a free spot and a challenge? Are you up for it? Would you like to be part of my accountability partner group? Because I’m ready to walk with you as weContinue reading “Time To Thrive”
Heaven and Hell
I find that humor helps in healing. Even a little dash of gallows humor works for me when things are looking bad. I can’t help myself and luckily for me, my family understands how I function when the chips are down. I try to find the best in the situation and a little giggle oftenContinue reading “Heaven and Hell”
Call On Me
I feel like I should be singing that song, Lean On Me, but honestly, my voice is a little froggy these days. Nothing to worry about except that allergies are affecting me. But the title to this post came to me in between thoughts, in the quiet of a moment, and I just jumped atContinue reading “Call On Me”
Don’t Be Afraid To Question
The greatest gift is not being afraid to question. Ruby Dee I have no idea who Ruby Dee is, but I really like her quote so I had to share it with you. I think it’s important to question when we don’t feel something is quite right. I think it’s good to question when youContinue reading “Don’t Be Afraid To Question”
What Are You Doing With Your Life?
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, “I’m possible!” Audrey Hepburn Do you ever wonder what you’re doing with your life? Do you ever think, this is not where I wanted to be at this age? Do you feel stymied by your circumstances? Can you not get out of your own way in order toContinue reading “What Are You Doing With Your Life?”
Bring Love To The World
Connections are key to this life and when we bring love to the world, we are, in fact, raising the vibration of love for all around us as well. Lately, I have been in contact with friends with whom I’ve lost touch over the years. It’s been so wonderful to simply pick up where weContinue reading “Bring Love To The World”
Joyful Change With Yvonne 