This morning I was thinking about relationships and how we get into messes where we connect with those who seem to bring out the worst parts of us. The things we do for love, right? We make choices based on things that have nothing to do with compatibility and settle for the connections that areContinue reading “Drawing the Best Relationships”
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Procrastination?? Are You Frozen?
Think about what happens when you procrastinate for just a moment. What is going on inside of you? We already know what is going on outside of you….NOTHING! Most of the time we think of procrastination as simply “putting things off” that we really should be doing or would like to do. We think toContinue reading “Procrastination?? Are You Frozen?”
Remaining Light Hearted During Stressful Times
Oh my goodness! I chose this photo because the dog reminds me of the Alaskan Huskey we had when I was a little girl. Oh, how I loved that dog! There are so many things in life that can keep us light-hearted when times are really tough. By all means, grieve, cry, get upset, andContinue reading “Remaining Light Hearted During Stressful Times”
What Forgiveness is and What it is Not
I think forgiving and forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood actions of the heart and spirit. I get it. Some things are just too difficult and hurtful to even think of forgiving it. It’s all our own process and it’s all personal. This morning, I felt like I needed to clarify forgiveness in myContinue reading “What Forgiveness is and What it is Not”
The Dark Night of the Soul
This is a messy subject, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s too important to make it less than what it is. It’s wonderful when life has new beginnings. I live for those moments. To have beginnings, we also have to endure endings. Unfortunately, there are seasons of time when we go through whatContinue reading “The Dark Night of the Soul”
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”
Sometimes the Best Wisdom Comes Out of Distress
Think back to the moments when your life seemed in the greatest distress. Just linger for a moment but set your sights on the most positive things that came from seemingly negative circumstances. Meditate on it or journal it if you need to. Stop when you come to a very positive life lesson you wouldContinue reading “Sometimes the Best Wisdom Comes Out of Distress”
It’s Completely Alright to Say “NO”!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt internally pressured to do something you really did not desire to do? Yet, there you are, saying “yes” to something you are going to dread. If you truly desire to do things in your life that give your heart pleasure then why put yourselfContinue reading “It’s Completely Alright to Say “NO”!”
Through Pain and Often Persecution
The title of this post says it all. I want to tell you something you might not have realized about yourself first. You utilize faith every day of your life. You might not acknowledge this reality but it takes faith to accomplish life the way you desire it to be. Regardless of what or whomContinue reading “Through Pain and Often Persecution”
If You Could Change Anything in Your Life…?
This morning I was sipping my coffee and I realized I had not read or written in my journals lately. I have a few and many I have stored over time. Some I began in the 1990’s. Yes, I still have them! Every now and then I like to go back and read them again.Continue reading “If You Could Change Anything in Your Life…?”
Life Lessons by Jenine Marie 