I have lived long enough to know that disruption is inconvenient and many times painful. Actually, most of the time it is painful, and it feels like an oh-so-unnecessary interruption of my life. However, I have also lived long enough to know that sometimes disruption is necessary to turn me around and point me in … Continue reading Disruption -Divine re-direction
The Words Never Died
Author’s Note First of all, every time I write the word author, it gives me so much joy!!!! I am doing it!!! Oh, and back to the reason for this Author’s Note. There, I said it again. For my Love Note this week, I wanted to write about my sweet mama, Barbara. As I am … Continue reading The Words Never Died
There Must Be a Pony in There Somewhere!!!
I attended my first Mic Drop workshop via Zoom and phone, in the comfort of my beloved Panama City Coffee. I really loved it, truly, and I am so glad I was there, but I also felt less than smart. I felt way far away from the answers I thought I should have had when … Continue reading There Must Be a Pony in There Somewhere!!!
Couraging
I have talked about it more than a few times, but Courage was the word I chose to be my word this year. And as life, and God, would have it, I have been given ample opportunities to have courage in both big and little ways. I don’t think it is the big ones that … Continue reading Couraging
Put On the Other Shoe
Is it any wonder we have any time left for worrying about or trying to change what we cannot change? Especially trying to change another person, pointing out what they are doing wrong, or judging a part of them when we do not know the full measure of their story. I am talking about this … Continue reading Put On the Other Shoe
The Royal Road to Happiness
The road does not look too royal. In fact, it is all but that. It is heartache. It is being misunderstood. It is lack of confidence. It is trials, tribulations, and lots of adversity. Yes, it is all that, but the very thing that can lead us—and especially me—is knowing that my life, and all … Continue reading The Royal Road to Happiness
A Bigger-Than-You Life
First let me say that I have never really felt like I was small. I know I am because the measuring tape says so and my clothes size gives me a clue, but when I really notice it is when I compare myself to other normal-sized folks. To be even further honest, I like being … Continue reading A Bigger-Than-You Life
When you can’t see the Good yet, Hand over the steering wheel!!!!
Sometimes I get real personal with these Love Notes, and this is one of those times. A friend got some not-so-good news and is reeling with, what in the world and how in the world can this work out for good? Surprise news is not always the kind of surprise you want to run around … Continue reading When you can’t see the Good yet, Hand over the steering wheel!!!!
Believe Life is Always Working Out for You and Offer More Grace Than Seems Necesssary
Evoto Author’s note for my book: It really does work out well when you decide what your truths are so that you can live by them. It makes it so much easier if you choose once rather than choosing daily. One choice for a great life. This is my final truth from a talk I … Continue reading Believe Life is Always Working Out for You and Offer More Grace Than Seems Necesssary
Don’t Wait for Joy, Choose it and Practice it Now!!!
Author’s Note: This is a portion of a talk I gave and something I felt was worth reflecting on a little longer. Last week we talked about the power of our words, and this week I am focusing on the truth that we cannot wait for joy. We choose it and practice it now. This … Continue reading Don’t Wait for Joy, Choose it and Practice it Now!!!