I have a fear of dying. Not the fear that I will die someday, I fear that someone I love is going to die. You see, I had five family members pass in the last year. Some close to me, like my brother and uncle, and others a part of our extended family. (Big Irish… Read More
“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~Buddha
We are headed on vacation, sitting at the airport, waiting for our flight when one of my family members says something negative. The comment didn’t really matter much as the tone and the fact it was a negative comment. I, on a normal day, have a hard time with negative comments but truly have no… Read More
I noticed over the holiday more and more families were posting their holiday greetings via Facebook rather than mailing out cards. Many of the messages said something like, “We are trying to slow down” or “Enjoying the season, not the hustle and bustle.” I was even living in that space of time, I wrote a… Read More
It is here, another year will appear in a few hours. I love asking everyone what their resolution will be, challenging myself what I could change or improve. But this past week, I can’t help but reminiscence on what the world was like before the end of 2019. Every year prior to 2019 I was… Read More
“What is Christmas? It is the tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” ~ Agnes M. Pahro This reflection can even be a good practice as we reflect on each day. Always giving ourselves grace along the way is the key to true gratitude and reflection.
My cousin is in the midst of the battle of her life. Second time around actually. In talking with her, I have learned many friends don’t know how to handle what is happening to her. Sooo…. they ignore her, push her away and even pick arguments with her. I have shared it has nothing to… Read More
As I grow older, I am getting better at handling disappointment. However, I still have to remind myself when people disappoint me, it’s actually due to placing my own expectations on them without their input. Unless there’s an established communication playbook that outlines what we each expect/ provide in return for our friendship, how can… Read More
Today is my baby sister’s birthday. There is a 16-year difference but the older we get the age rarely matters. For everything we have in common, there are equal traits we don’t share. Like any long relationship, we have had to learn to dance with each other and celebrate our similarities along with appreciating our… Read More
“The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.” ~James E. Faust Wishing your family a blessed holiday season….