Finding the calm in the chaos
I came across a quote by William Author Ward that states, “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Throughout the last few years, I have been working on sharing my gratitude. No matter the situation, I can always find something I am grateful for but it took… Continue reading An attitude of gratitude
I am a quiet person. I like to observe. That saying, “We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak,” spoken by philosopher Epictetus, speaks volumes towards how I operate. The world today is filled with individuals unable to successfully express emotions. They are easy to spot… Continue reading The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions
If I could pinpoint one pet peeve I’ve carried my whole life, it would be my displeasure in being portrayed falsely or misrepresented. I have always disliked when someone would lie or assume who I am, what I do/did or how I think/feel. I wouldn’t react per se; I would correct them or defend myself.… Continue reading You are the author of your story
Walking my son to school the other day, I admired the moon in the morning sky. It was clear, and the image was crisp. I pulled my phone out to take a picture, but as I focused my camera on the moon, I noticed the appearance dull on the screen. As I took the picture,… Continue reading Perspectives
Children are the best teachers in the world. They show us all the things that we have forgotten since becoming adults. Children are the most curious. They ask questions about everything because they are young and new to the world around them. Not only do they ask questions, they are observantly accept the explanations from… Continue reading Be Curious
Easter in the United States is usual celebrated as a commercial and religious holiday. Commercially, we have the Easter bunny, colored eggs, bouquets, fake grass in Easter baskets. For religion, we have Good Friday where Jesus died on the cross and Easter Sunday, the day he rose from the dead. As I step away from… Continue reading Easter Message
Look Within 