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I have been self-isolating for over a month now and some days are harder than others.  I have been working from home for quite awhile so I am used to self-isolating.  However, my fun times, such as movies and s […]

We hear it from the time we’re little – “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

We hear it when we’re embarking on our journey – “You can be anything you want!”

We hear it when we think we’ve arriv […]

Over the past few weeks as many have celebrated Easter, Passover, and other spiritual observances, a common theme is ‘beginning again’. This time of year is indeed one of renewal and ongoing transformation. Wit […]

My mother wore red lipstick and aprons.

Red is my favorite color, and I wish I could wear the brightest, reddest lipstick like my mother. Aprons remind me of my mother and grandmother preparing meals in their […]

Contrary to what is promoted by the media and politicians, the Qur’an along with advice of Prophet Muhammad is a treasure trove of sound and calming advice in times of crisis.

Most startling of all is a verse a […]

I was an early adopter to being prepared for a possible pandemic. I bought sanitizing wipes, about 10 pounds of different kind of beans, brown rice, canned baked beans, canned tuna, frozen veggies and frozen […]

Don’t worry, I’m not here to talk about the Coronavirus.  We are getting enough of that from TV and the internet these days.  However, I would like to focus on one particular issue that this most recent emerg […]

Stress. How do you describe it? How do you explain to your kids that what they are feeling is stress?

In all the chaos of our current culture, I know I am feeling stress. What I haven’t figured out is how to e […]

As I looked for a song to share from Plaid this month, I was struck by the timeliness of this message. After watching the video, I wondered what my sign would look like if I made one. If I were to write down my […]

2020 Started Out With Such Hope and a Year of Abundance.

We started this year with the best of intentions, to take in each moment and reach for our bigger goals and intentions. Now, speaking of STRESS, each of […]

Stress is like flatulence, it is unpredictable, it can cause discomfort, and it stinks! Unlike flatulence, that has over-the-counter medicine options that can relieve gas instantly, stress doesn’t have that “q […]

This morning I attempted to sit for a few quiet uninterrupted moments simply to drink in some sweet peace — a common morning practice of mine — but sitting felt impossible. I literally popped out of my chair lik […]

Why managing daily stress is essential for your mental health and well-being:

Stress is defined as the state of mental and emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It is […]

How many decisions do you think you make every day?  One hundred? Two thousand?  Ten thousand?   Believe it or not, there is research online that says the average adult makes thirty-five thousand decisions in on […]

The past few weeks, as the world seems to revolve around the new coronavirus pandemic, have most certainly brought upon us new levels of uncertainty, fear, stress, misfortune, change, and more. Beyond just the […]

I have not met a single person in my life who has not experienced stress at least ONCE in their life! Deadlines, financials strains, investor expectations, career decisions, problem children, spousal demands…the c […]

Scene: It’s 3ish am and the husband is stirring with his mid-sleep brain strain that keeps him up five out of seven nights a week in his highest stress seasons. You’re awake because of his shifting and in the h […]

In one of the most famous Dove films, Real Beauty Sketches explores the gap between how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. Each woman is the subject of two portraits drawn by FBI-trained forensic […]

I wrap my arms around my baby sister and softly whisper … “I am here.”  As we cling to one another, I have a sense of her falling, letting go of some of her emotional pain and stress.

The last few hours have b […]