Choose Your Words and Actions Wisely

I’m not completely sure how owls got the identity of being “wise” ones. Somehow they became a symbol of wisdom. Neither here nor there today. This blog post is about “choice” and how our choices can affect us for years to come or even a lifetime. Let’s all acknowledge first of all that NONE ofContinue reading “Choose Your Words and Actions Wisely”

What to do When Someone Hurts You Deeply

I’m sure you are aware of this by now, but we are people. Human. We are meant to “feel” but there are times when we can become too hurt and feelings can be overwhelming. We can become hurt within our feelings and emotions but there are times when someone hurts us so badly that itContinue reading “What to do When Someone Hurts You Deeply”

The Benefits of Diplomacy

To be diplomatic is to be sensitive when handling conversations with others. Using diplomacy also engages the art of fair negotiation. We all need diplomacy skills in the work environment and also in personal interactions. To be sensitive to someone else’s needs is to consider their heart, their feelings, and the outcome to be equitable.Continue reading “The Benefits of Diplomacy”

Creating Your Good Karma

I’ve never seen so much confusion regarding karma these days. Let’s take a look at the highest way of living and creating the karma you DESIRE in your life. Where should your focus be? Creating good karma assists you in creating a blessed life! Many believe they are justified in taking karma into their ownContinue reading “Creating Your Good Karma”

Mistletoe is for More Than Kissing

If you google search the meaning of mistletoe you will find tales that go from romantic to practical when it comes to this prickly greenery. Every Christmas season I think of mistletoe as a gift of love and bravery. When my mind wanders back to those days I was a single mother with five children,Continue reading “Mistletoe is for More Than Kissing”

Give Respect to Loved Ones While they are HERE

When someone we have loved passes over the first thing we think of is the funeral. That old costly way that family, friends, loved ones, and not-so-loved ones show up to grieve their passing. For those of us who have had very close loved ones unexpectedly pass away it is a terrible last memory toContinue reading “Give Respect to Loved Ones While they are HERE”

Memorial Day is NOT Just a Three Day Weekend!

For many people in this country, the upcoming Memorial Day is about having a three-day weekend to bar-b-que, have friends over, go on a short vacation or just relax. Retail stores, outlets and places to purchase treasures are all having those notorious Memorial Day Sales events where we can buy things at 20% off orContinue reading “Memorial Day is NOT Just a Three Day Weekend!”

This is Love in Friendship…

This is love in friendship: When you never have to ever guess as to whether someone truly cared. When life throws a wrench in the works, they are there seeking out how you are. When it comes to defending you, there is no question in their mind that they will. Love stays regardless of timeContinue reading “This is Love in Friendship…”

Compassionate Listening

The silence of the morning hours are the most precious moments I spend. It’s the time when I pray and meditate with God to connect with the pulse of creation and wisdom. In that silence this morning the message I heard was how powerful a person is while being a compassionate listener. To truly hearContinue reading “Compassionate Listening”