Everyday Wisdom for Extraordinary Living
“I ain’t lived forever but I’ve lived enough. I’ve learned to be gentle and I’ve learned to be tough. I’ve found only two things that last to the end; One is your heroes and the other’s your friends.” ~Heroes and Friends by Randy Travis These words echoed through my thoughts as I watched my best friend load up her Jeep and drive away. Just as anyone who watches a loved one depart, my heart welled [...] Keep reading »
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are made for.” William Shedd You can spend your life…. Playing it safe, slaving away at a job that slowly sucks the life out of you, spending hours watching mindless television, shuffling from one errand or chore to the next, fretting about things you have no control over, trying to keep up with the Joneses, or settling for content… But is that what YOU [...] Keep reading »
How many times have you sat next to someone on an airplane, bus, or train without saying so much as “hello” to them? On my recent trip to a BlogWorld conference in New York City, I happened to be seated next to an elegant, well-dressed woman. Our plane was delayed by over an hour, and she appeared quite agitated. I have to admit, she wasn’t all that friendly looking at first, and I didn’t expect [...] Keep reading »
In today’s Western culture, youth is typically valued over age. When you think about it, how incredibly backwards is that? There is a tremendous amount to learn from those who have already lived long lives and gained valuable experience. Moreover, there are no guarantees that younger people will even be so fortunate! If a person lives wisely, they will not envy a young person for their youth. If a young person seeks to live wisely, [...] Keep reading »
With love in the air and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to suggest a different way to connect with your lover this time of year. Consider ditching the Hallmarkesque candies, chocolates, and flowers, and investing in the gift of understanding. I would like to share with you: 16 Ways to Love Your Lover by: Otto Kroeger & Janet M. Thuesen I kid you not when I say the wisdom in this book saved [...] Keep reading »
Last week, I was honored when one of my friends and fellow bloggers presented me with the Stylish Blogger award. You might be thinking, what is the point of that? After the initial surprise of “Yay, I won something!” that’s exactly what I was thinking. As I told Sandra, I tend to think these awards are a little funny. Sweet, of course, but also kind of funny. Bloggers giving other bloggers made-up awards and all. [...] Keep reading »
Yesterday, my husband and I were on our way to Colombia to spend Christmas and New Years with his family. Leading up to our trip, I’ve kept myself pretty busy with friends, family, wrapping up loose ends at work, and preparing for our trip. In the back of my mind, I’ve been continuously thinking about an invitation I received from my wonderful new friend, Joy Holland. Every day this week, Joy is writing a post [...] Keep reading »
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