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In the pursuit of happiness
When you pursue happiness, you will find contentment. Have you ever felt like the world is caught in a tsunami of negativity? This week, I felt like the current was…
Celebrating the pause
Pause: temporary inaction caused by uncertainty. Hello, Bell’s Palsy. When I chose PAUSE as my Word of the Year in November, I had no idea BP would be pausing my…
Finding grit & grace
Grit: The firmness of mind and unyielding courage in the face of hardship. This week, as I sat in the cozy corner of my living room, I did a bit…
My 2025 intentions
Resolutions set me up for failure. Intentions lead to my success. I have decided to live more intentionally in 2025. Stay with me as I explain my thought process. I…
2024 mayhem
What you believe before you need to believe makes a difference in getting through hard times. I wrote that thought in my journal this week after pondering over all that…
Christmas Bell’s
Before all the English teachers and grammar guys have a come-apart, you should know that the apostrophe in Bell’s has a story. I woke up Monday morning before 6:00 and…
Finding peace
When the Advent candle of Peace was lit this week, I prayed, Oh, Lord, let it be so. Peace: A state of tranquility or quiet. Freedom from disquieting or oppressive…
Reflections on Advent
When I read these words about Advent on Friday, I knew they needed to be shared in my column. They are not my thoughts but those of my daughter, Emily…
Burn that taper!
‘Tis the season for comfort and joy … and less perfection. This year, I vowed to stop needing everything to be perfect and to enjoy the present moments that bring…