I have a slightly different post today, more like a Q&A. I might do this routinely because it served as an effective way for me to reflect, and I always love hearing what books and podcasts you are enjoying – so let’s start there. ___________________________________________________________________________ What am I reading and listening to? I’ve started Beth … Continue reading Questions and Answers – Reflections from the Last Few Weeks
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Digging Deeper – Unpacking My Core Fears
I wouldn’t typically describe myself as a sad or fearful person. I’ve always looked at life with a positive outlook, even when my circumstances were less than ideal. There’s rarely been a hard situation that I thought a smile, a good pep talk and some positive thinking wouldn’t fix. But there I stood, over the … Continue reading Digging Deeper – Unpacking My Core Fears
Transformation in the Waiting
“On Thursday he ate through four strawberries, but he was still hungry.” You may have recognized those familiar words from Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This week in our son’s kindergarten curriculum we’ve been covering the life cycle of the butterfly, which naturally has included revisiting this beloved children’s classic. I’ve learned so much … Continue reading Transformation in the Waiting
Our True Calling… Love Others
This week has given me new appreciation for the freedoms I hold dear. Freedom to run to the grocery store when I’m running low on milk. Freedom to send my kids to a public school that not only teaches my children, but loves and encourages them too. Freedom to check out books at my local … Continue reading Our True Calling… Love Others
It only takes a spark…
I had been scrolling through social media in my usual way; it was the last week of December 2018. All the hype of Christmas had fizzled, the kids were relatively occupied with new toys and activities, and I was longing. I was thinking about the coming New Year wanting some guidance, encouragement and a system … Continue reading It only takes a spark…