Each day we wake up we need to realize just how much power we have to dictate our day. We can carry the drama from the night before or we can start each day with a clean slate. To evolve means to develop gradually over time. We all evolve, but does that only occur when … More Evolve or Repeat
I can’t throw things away. It’s a problem I have and I need an intervention. I need someone to throw things away while I watch them. Maybe I shouldn’t be home when the entire process is taking place. I didn’t watch all of the episodes with Marie Kondo. I do know that the things in … More Time to Tidy Up
I carried my mistakes around like baggage, letting others remind me of them daily. I’ve learned from my mistakes that have happened to me once. I call myself a fool for allowing it to happen twice. Mistakes mean we are trying, and allow us an opportunity to recover. Mistakes allow us a chance to make … More My Mistakes
If I’ve learned anything watching others over the past week it is that we all have a story, but we have to own it. Some may appear to be on top of the world, yet they struggle to make it through the day. Those with the most struggles are often the ones with the biggest … More Own Your Story
I’ll join your walk team for a charity and your prayer group. I won’t however join your team of disliking others for no reason. I understand we won’t all get along and if you have an issue with someone that’s your issue, own it, because it’s not mine. Please don’t ask me to join Team … More Don’t Recruit Me
There are some days when all you can do is do your best to stay alive and make it through the day. That might sound very dramatic to some, but it is the reality for many. Life isn’t always fair and comes with challenges that hit you all at once at times in your life. … More Just Have A Day
I don’t know about you but I’m good at lip service. Trouble don’t last always. God doesn’t give you more than you can handle. This too shall pass. I say these statements at times and I don’t believe them. My question is how long do I have to battle this situation? How much longer do … More How Long?
Knock on wood I’ve never run out of gas. The real reason is that I’m OCD, so when my car is less than half a tank full, I get gas. Now has my body been on empty? Well, yes it has. I knew my body was running out of fuel. My fuel was not just … More When Your Tank Is Empty
I have always admired surfers. Being able to ride the waves and control their bodies on the surf board. That takes great skill and is very impressive. They must have extreme focus. They must be prepared to endure the weather and unexpected waves. Surfers must also practice patience. The waves have been rocky for me … More The Tides Are Turning
I wonder if you are feeling like me right now. You are wearing many hats. Mommy, wife(not me), teacher, etc. I never realized how important transitions were until last week. Now, I see why Sydney relies on them so much. Transitions saved me. When I wake up, I am mommy until I get both kids … More We All Need Transitions
A Woman's Work - Brooke Basically Blogging 