As a child, I really was never a big fan of church. I never got the whole point of it other than to socialize with other like-minded people. As I got older and understood things clearer, I came to rather enjoy the sermons and their story formats. Some stories were more striking than others but … Continue reading What a Pumpkin Can Say About You
First World Problems Are Everyone’s Problem
I don’t mind having an opposing discussion; it’s actually stimulating to me. It makes me think in ways that may have made me uncomfortable in the past. It challenges my weaknesses and strengths. It teaches me to...
Happiness is….
The old adage, “Are we there yet?” is often applied to discussions of happiness, as if a person works towards happiness and one day “arrives.”
We Don’t Talk To Each Other
We have to stop shouting past each other and listen to why so many of us are pained by what we’re witnessing.
Pushing Through Without Excuses
The atmosphere both online and in person in some cases, has become so toxic that we blind ourselves to reason. We have to get back to teamwork, trace our steps and communicate effectively to others.
Happiness Where You Are Now
Are you happy? Yes, bad things happen all of the time, but allowing yourself to be brought down by that negativity is not healthy for your happiness. You see, happiness is a state that we should all strive to be in regardless of the outside sources that affect us all. When you come into … Continue reading Happiness Where You Are Now
A Mother’s Love
A mother’s love is given freely and without condition, which is why we should honor them every day, not just one day each year on a calendar. A mother makes choices; some would say sacrifices,
Who Are We?
I think some of us forget that we are all a part of the human race and reside in this great country. Now, that does not mean that we have to agree all of the time, that would be boring, but we should be civil with each other. I have spent the last few months … Continue reading Who Are We?
Leave Your Politics At The Door
With all of the rancor and vitriol this election season has received and is still receiving, there is one thing to consider; the holidays are quickly approaching. Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away (November 24th to be exact) and that means that there will be family get togethers, both big and small. … Continue reading Leave Your Politics At The Door
Honesty is the Best Policy
“No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar.” -Abraham Lincoln A life of simplicity can be defined as a life that has removed all of the non-essentials. It is marked by oneness. It is uncomplicated. As a result, it is freeing. It allows our lives to be focused on the things that are most … Continue reading Honesty is the Best Policy
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