Category Archives: Life Lessons for YOU!

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”

Take Some Alone Inner Reflection Time

Sometimes we all have to take time alone to see the bigger picture of things around us and within us. Times of healing are very important. It’s not strange and it’s not weird to need alone time to heal. Healing is a brave thing to do. It means we respect ourselves enough to look deepContinue reading “Take Some Alone Inner Reflection Time”

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!”

Words to Live By…Not Everyone is Meant to STAY in Your Life!

When you were a child, did you ever hold onto a toy you loved even though it was broken? It’s a sad situation when a broken thing can not be fixed and yet it’s held onto like it will somehow come back to life. Relationships with people can be the same way. They might beContinue reading “Words to Live By…Not Everyone is Meant to STAY in Your Life!”

Speak Wisely, Not Out of Emotion.

One piece of wisdom I’ve learned over time is once things are said, they can not be “unsaid.” Hurtful words can be forgiven but there is one thing to remember; once words come out of our mouths we can not unsay them. They spew out like a curse when they are hurtful and the personContinue reading “Speak Wisely, Not Out of Emotion.”

Are You the Victim of Someone’s Sarcasm?

Have you ever encountered a laughing person spewing out their sense of humor with words that actually hurt more than they are funny? If your answer is “no” you are lucky. When someone is humorous but saying hurtful things to us it’s usually called “sarcasm“. Before I go on, let me give you a WikipediaContinue reading “Are You the Victim of Someone’s Sarcasm?”

What Will You Resurrect This Year?

Have you ever had a dream that began with so much spark and enthusiasm, only to have it fizzle in the wake of waves that overpowered them? Yep, me too! Sometimes I look back on the “brilliant” ideas that came to me at one time and think to myself, “Oh yeah, I remember that!” IContinue reading “What Will You Resurrect This Year?”

Put Away Childish Things and Grow UP!

Kind of a throwback photo from when I first landed in south Texas. Some “food for thought.” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about life decisions. There is something about loss that causes us to re-evaluate our lives. I’ve heard once that the grief of a loss can be the most powerful time in lifeContinue reading “Put Away Childish Things and Grow UP!”

Sometimes Life-Altering Experiences Will Cause Life-Altering Changes

There comes a time when we all need it. It’s that moment in life where we know we should stop, take a breath, and just “be”. When nothing seems to fit any longer it’s time for a life-changing diet. I don’t mean the physical food kind, but a diet from all of the things thatContinue reading “Sometimes Life-Altering Experiences Will Cause Life-Altering Changes”