Finding Joy

  • Transform Your Thoughts: Attracting Your Perfect Partner

    Transform Your Thoughts: Attracting Your Perfect Partner

    The other day someone approached Kevin and me. We were wrapping up getting the classroom ready for the next day. I could tell this person had something on his mind. Something was bothering him. I paused what I was doing and I asked him how he was doing. He said he was okay. He mentioned… Read more

  • Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet

    Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Pet

    Emotions can be difficult sometimes. We put our 20 year old cat to sleep the other day. It was time, but it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made so far in my life. For 20 years (two lifetimes, as my Dad calls it), she’s been a daily part of our lives. She was… Read more

  • The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges

    The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges

    You’ve probably heard it said, “Holding on to anger is like grabbing a hot coal to throw it at someone else, but you’re the one who gets burned.” (Paraphrasing a quote attributed to Buddha.) Life is hard enough without holding on to grudges. We free ourselves when we let go and let God. When we… Read more

  • The Power of New Beginnings: Create the Life You Love

    The Power of New Beginnings: Create the Life You Love

    AH Spring! It’s finally here: The sunshine, the beautiful flowers, and trees with those brand new lime green leaves. Yes! It feels good being in nature working in the flowerbeds, planting gardens, and mowing the lawn. It’s enjoyable watching your children, (in my case — grandchildren), play in the yard. What a wonderful feeling and… Read more

  • Labels and Judgement

    Labels and Judgement

    I saw a Facebook post the other day, where somebody expressed their anger or frustration towards labels. Have you ever judged something or someone, only to find yourself doing the thing you were judging? I know I’m not the only one. It’s ironic that we do such things. I’ve often wondered if it was a… Read more

  • Finding Joy in Aging: The Power of Doing What You Love

    Finding Joy in Aging: The Power of Doing What You Love

    I talked to my Dad on the phone a few weeks ago. I told him I was finally feeling my age. Before, I’d been feeling like I was in my late twenties, early thirties. I asked him if he had experienced a similar event in his fifties. I thought maybe my body had gone through… Read more