18. June 2020
We began 2020 with intention we would not feel guilt when taking time to rest. Halfway into the year, many of us worldwide found ourselves to be slowed down with the covid19 shutdown. Time is on our hands. I think back on the first 3 months of the year. I was so busy, running here and there. The next 3 months from April to June, I have social distanced and found connection virtually. As an introvert I truly enjoy my time at home alone. It’s restful to garden, while connecting online to a...
30. December 2019
Vision based on our intentions & values creates short term goals. Unleash the creativity inside you today!
01. November 2019
With Fall & November arriving, a shift has set in. Fear has no place, and yet the reality we face is life altering. My choice is to be my best, strive to reach my goals, and care for daily tasks; leaving tomorrow to the exact time it needs to be addressed. So I ask myself, “what was today’s accomplishment, touch of hope, step taken towards addressing needs?” Moments pass, & being in the moment is increasing awareness of our frailty & brevity of life. The fact is, I have faith....
23. October 2019
This is my mother, the matriarch of many cousins, as their parents have passed away. This photo was taken by her brother who died a little over 40 days ago. They spent the summer taking daily walks by the Mediterranean Sea. I posted this photo on Facebook at the time captioned, “This is Happiness.” This week, I took my mother to meet with an oncologist. She informed him prior to her diagnosis less than a week ago, she WAS happy. His response was so phenomenal... “you can still be...
19. October 2019
Living one day at a time is key to building resilience & keeping ourselves grounded in happiness.
18. September 2019
“the rain did descend, and the streams came, and winds blew, and they beat on the house, and it fell not, for it had been founded on the rock...” Matthew 8:25 Young’s Literal Translation In this passage, Jesus is talking about building our house on a foundation that is strong like a rock. He likens this to obeying the Scripture. He is telling us the storms of life will come and rattle us, and we will remain standing and intact because we have built our house on that rock. His commandments...
12. September 2019
The story of a boy who showed school spirit with creativity utilizing the resources he had.
10. September 2019
I was so grateful my tree was featured during the Farragut Chamber’s new orientation. My gift was my Swig mug that I co-branded for Life Betterment Through God. It has the quote, “your roots will grow down into God’s Love & make you strong. As I settled after the meeting, I noticed a voice mail. The lady who won my mug left me a voice mail of gratitude. Receiving the mug symbolized hope, and a sign from God...’He has it!’ Hearing this touched my heart. I know we say this... and...
10. September 2019
Have you ever known the structure of the family was forever altered with a loss? When my mom’s brother died, I wondered what would happen. He was the glue, the patriarch, father figure who gathered all of my cousins. My mother was one of four children, and all had married with children. We were adult children, and I watched my mom lose her two sisters. I knew she only had one brother, and I encouraged her to travel and see him. On the island where all our extended family lived, he was the...
24. December 2018
Ancient Greek has six distinct words for love: philía, éros, agápe, storgē, pragma, and philautia. Philia (φιλία philía) means "affectionate regard, friendship", usually "between equals. Éros (ἔρως érōs) means “love, mostly of the sexual passion.” Agápe (ἀγάπη agápē) means "love: esp. charity; the love of God for man and of man for God". Storge (στοργή storgē) means "tenderness, love, affection" and "especially of parents and children" pragma a model of...