“You Have Been the Joy of My Life”

“You have been the joy of my life.” There are no words more healing than the statement I just wrote. When my father was in his mid to late 50’s, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and given two weeks to live. He managed to stretch that into two years! Still, the harsh reality of lung cancerContinue reading ““You Have Been the Joy of My Life””

Learning to Yield

It seems the only time I hear about yielding has been in connection to driving a vehicle. You might imagine my intrigue when Spirit dropped the word “yield” onto my mind this morning. In the context of driving we allow other drivers to pass by before we merge or proceed. We give the “right ofContinue reading “Learning to Yield”

Have You Been Mean Spirited?

After spending a whole night awake, this subject came to me, considering a woman I used to work with who was so mean-spirited. I went through a great deal because of her, yet I found forgiveness for her and a little nugget of encouragement for myself.   So, what causes mean-spiritedness? The number one answer isContinue reading “Have You Been Mean Spirited?”

The “New Thought” Movement is Not New!

Have you ever wondered where the “New Thought” movement came onto the world scene and when it had its rise? Actually, the word “new” does not apply here. “New Thought” began in the early 1800s and is credited to many of history’s “great thinkers.” I have read it is “the marriage of religion and metaphysics.”Continue reading “The “New Thought” Movement is Not New!”

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”

Single Mom Sensory Overload

When I look back at my life it’s pretty obvious to me I have spent most of it as a single mother. I had five children; two boys and three girls. I want to start off by saying my children have been the light of my life, but that does not mean times were notContinue reading “Single Mom Sensory Overload”

Be Sure Your Actions Will Find You

The Bible tells us, “Be sure your sin will find you out”. Also stated is,” We reap what we sew.” These statements are basically personal karma. Your personal decisions and actions will eventually come back and slap you and no one is immune. When someone suffers because of your choices you will find yourself strugglingContinue reading “Be Sure Your Actions Will Find You”

Are You Aware of This Human Need?

There is no question about it; doing “human” is not easy! Sometimes I wonder if we could possibly be any more complicated! Just when I think I have “us” figured out, there is something else, right? I think most of my grown-up life, I have heard it’s WRONG to be “needy.” I guess what isContinue reading “Are You Aware of This Human Need?”

Sorry, but Change and Healing Comes From the INSIDE FIRST!

WARNING: THIS IS GOING TO BE A RANT! I AM WRITING THIS POST ON BEHALF OF ALL OF THOSE WHO STUDIED HARD TO BECOME CLINICAL COUNSELORS, LIFE COACHES, AND THERAPISTS OVER THE YEARS. FAD IDEAS CAN NOT REPLACE YEARS OF EDUCATION AND MONEY SPENT TOWARD WORKING ON HELPING OTHERS TO HEAL FROM THE INSIDE OUT.Continue reading “Sorry, but Change and Healing Comes From the INSIDE FIRST!”