I tend to have a “fix-it” personality. I want to say the right thing, do the right thing to help someone (or maybe help me) feel better about the situation, circumstances, themselves, and so on. I admit, it’s gotten me into some trouble. But I’m learning. I am a visual person, and I believe God uses visualContinue reading “Stay in Your Own Seat”
Category Archives: Words
Joy Bursts
Have you ever experienced a moment of pure joy? I have. They tend to be short, unexpected and somewhat intense, and I almost feel a sensation of warmth envelop my heart. They are fleeting and don’t last long, but when I experience it, I recognize it as joy. Joy is different than happiness. Joy is something felt deep inside. HappinessContinue reading “Joy Bursts”
Practice Makes Perfect
This is a well-known phrase, and I’m sure many of you have heard it. Practice makes perfect. But does it? Does practice really make perfect? And what is the focus on those three words. Most often I believe it’s the last word: perfect. Perfectionism is a trait that trips many of us up. I know it’ something I still struggle with. I grew upContinue reading “Practice Makes Perfect”
Bittersweet
In early January I started reading Brene’ Brown’s newest book, Atlas of the Heart. I haven’t finished it yet but it is one I highly recommend. She wrote the book because of how difficult and challenging it can be at times to find the right language for the emotions we are experiencing. Fifteen years ago, Brene’ andContinue reading “Bittersweet”
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