Photo by R. Christodoul (Unsplash) Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! There is no fan-fare, no gifts, and no pressure to out-perform last year. That’s probably why I like it so much – a simple holiday that asks us to take time to reflect and consider our blessings. Thankful is defined in the Merriam Webster dictionary …
Thankful, Grateful, Satisfied
Photo by Unsplash I looked at the small alarm clock sitting on the table next to the bed. 5:59 AM, a harsh reminder - time was already creeping away. The sun was still hidden in the morning’s darkness but I needed to get moving, my day was filled with a long to-do list. There was …
Seasons
Photo by J. Kemper (Unsplash) I spent a few hours this week cleaning the garden shed, a neat little space in the stairwell under our deck, and putting the raised garden beds to rest for the winter. I always have mixed emotions about ending the gardening season but the ground is freezing – it’s time …
A Sober-Reflection (AKA Pity-Party)
Photo by A. McCormick I spent a few days planning a party. It was simple really - no guests, no extravagant decorations, no elaborate meal, just a simple cup of tea, a pencil and journal, and my favorite music. A time set aside to celebrate all the ups and downs of life. Some would call …
An Honest Evaluation
Photo by K. Turcios - Unsplash It is a curious thing, how our life circumstances teach us about the hidden aspects of ourselves. Those inconsistent behaviors we can easily see in others but remain a mystery as we review our own lives. Last week, I had such a revelation. It was early in the week …
Made in His Image
Unsplash I recently listened to a podcast [*] where the speaker asked a question that made me stop, replay, and consider. She asked, “Who were you before anyone told you who you were supposed to be?” Who. Were. You? I have wrestled for decades with this question. Who was I before innocence was interrupted and …
BeLoved 