On the outside, it may look like New Year’s resolutions have gone by the wayside. My last article on “Sacred Interruptions” seem like Christmas decorations still hanging around. Here’s the first of other confessions. We do have our stuff put away! Energies have gone into preparations for my new business. The last two months could easily […]
Life is full of interruptions. Our well-planned agendas can be suddenly altered. We all experience it. And how we deal with it is what matters. Their meanings alter our values and life decisions. Interruptions from the Past As a mom of four young children, I longed for an oasis of peace during times of frustration and […]
“If I could just skip the next two months and go right to January, then I wouldn’t have to . . .” Pretend to be happy, Feel sorry for an isolated family member, Be reminded of the divorce, Put up with being criticized Gathering for Thanksgiving dinner isn’t easy for many families. The anticipation can be stressful. We’re uncomfortable […]
Those of us who travel by plane are used to the flight attendant’s safety instructions. “If there’s a loss of cabin pressure, the panels above your seat will open, and oxygen masks will drop down. . . Be sure to adjust your own mask before helping others.” Helping others before adjusting our own mask may […]
Nurturing marriage can be compared to the upkeep of a home. For example, mold on the bathroom floor left untreated will eventually consume the entire house. I know a family who lost all their possessions and risked their health due to mold in their rented home. They had to move. Of the four horsemen of […]
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