Lately, I’ve been nostalgically thinking about community and my experience early-on. I grew up in a small town in Illinois and though it was home to a major university, the overall feel was slow-paced and inviting. Coming into town, you see sprawling acres of flat land and you immediately know that agriculture is a mainstay …
Have you ever stopped and realized that your authentic self was no more. Maybe you’ve said: ‘how did I get here? Where the heck did I get off track?’ Unfortunately, with the busyness of life and life circumstances, we can become a shell of ourselves. And because it’s so subtle, sometimes those who are on …
Be Yourself! No one else can do it . . . Have you ever thought about that phrase — it’s the one thing what no one else can do better than you! Many times people run after the next shiny thing — copying what everyone else is doing, including standing in long lines overnight for …
One year I did a walk through of a venue I was considering for an event. I noticed there was a key pad lock on the door of the lobby bathroom. Without even checking the door, I went to reception to ask for the code to get in. Guest what? There was no code; it …
Are you a perfectionist? Dot every i and cross every t. Everything has to be just right. It takes FOREVER to do everything . . . and at times, nothing actually gets done because of this intense, never-ending exchange. If this is you, you’re not alone. Sometimes a life circumstance is the culprit. It leaves …
There are lots of things that are thrown at us everyday. However, there’s seldom an emphasis on cultivating a spiritually healthy lifestyle . . consider going beyond the 5 senses. I’ve had so many great experiences over the years with what I call God’s Whispers. It seems as though God would whisper things to me …
Teen Moms! I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that you are valuable. When you first find out you’re going to be a mom, it can be a scary time. Then, of course, when you tell your parents, you’ll probably experience a range of emotions from them, the family, and/or the …
I didn’t understand what my Mom meant at the time when she said it was okay to be selfish. When I was younger, of course, I was taught to share. However, when I got older, she said I could be selfish. What?!! Well . . . it was probably because I began to overshare without …
