Finding Joy

  • 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

  • From Isolation to Connection: Breaking Free from Narcissists

    From Isolation to Connection: Breaking Free from Narcissists

    I had an epiphany over Easter weekend that shocked me. I’m just going to say it. I’ve been around narcissists most of my life. I’m not looking for empathy, for two reasons. One, I’m okay with it because It’s made me who I am. My personal dealings with this personality is simply the journey that Read more

  • Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth

    Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth

    I had a lot of feelings growing up. I listened to the same love songs over and over again. I used to drive my sister crazy, I think. When I was 9 or 10 years old, the song I loved most was “Reunited” by Peaches and Herb. I don’t know why. I had all these Read more

  • The Hero’s Journey

    The Hero’s Journey

    Is God punishing us? Are we weak, insignificant and powerless? Maybe you want to do the right thing. You want to be patient and kind. You want to love others; only to find yourself pushing others away to keep from being hurt again. You want to understand — why? Why can’t people just live and Read more