Are You Living Out Your Purpose or is Something Missing? — Many people go through life with a lingering question in their mind. What is my purpose in life? Though it is often present in the back of our mind, the question will often become amplified during significant or hard times in a person’s life. Milestone birthdays, serious illnesses, the death…

Not long ago, something happened that made me realize we often don’t appreciate something until we think it is gone. Let me explain: 17 years ago, we got a kitten named Skuuker. He was a wonderful kitten, but was shy and preferred being alone. Later we got dogs. The dogs…

Every one of us has been blessed with unique individual gifts and talents. Over the years though, I have been astonished at how many people are unaware of their skills and competence. Either that or they take it for granted and brush it off as inconsequential. Is it though? I…

On a recent morning, I was doing some shopping and stopped at several stores. At the first store that I went to, the checkout person gave me a big warm smile and asked if I had found everything I needed. They were welcoming and delightful. They also gave me a…

Tom seemed to be getting angrier as the day wore on. He had planned for a full day of haying and farm work; however, the weather was not cooperating. Heavy rain had thwarted his plans and left him in a decidedly foul mood. He snapped at his wife, barked at…

Having realistic expectations is crucial to maintaining a successful relationship — Recently I was having a conversation with someone I know who is a therapist. Being curious, I asked him: What are some of the issues clients are bringing to you these days? His response: “Well, one client is in the process of leaving her husband. After 20 years of marriage…

These Uplifting Quotes Will Put A Smile on Your Face — Smiling is an amazing thing. The more you smile, the better you feel. And the better you feel, the more you smile. Most often, a genuine smile is a reflection of happiness. An outward representation of the inner peace and positive feelings of a person. A smile is able to…

A Look at Why Some Opinions are Valued Over Others — It is human nature to value and listen to some voices more than others. Whose opinion do you value more than others? Whose opinion carries more weight with you? Only you know the answers to that. It is interesting to consider the implications of whose opinion you value versus those…

Do You Have a Favorite Place Where You Feel Most Like Yourself? — Is there a place that you like to go to get away from it all? Some people have a “Special Place” a place “to be.” Others have a place mentally where they take themselves. There are still others who don’t want or need this and have never given it any…