Want and need are two things that we begin learning the difference of at a very early age. We learn that we need food and we want certain kinds. The two things, though similar, are distinctly different yet the dissimilarity sometimes has a blurred line. I think back to when I graduated high school. I …
My Christmas Tree
Yes, it's almost the end of January. Yes, I know that Christmas is over. Yes, I've heard all of the old wives tales about Christmas trees being up after New Year's Day. But, this year, I'm not listening. I've watched the way that mama has enjoyed the lights of the tree as they yield a …
Spontaneity
The last few weeks have been really stressful for me. And, who’s harder on me than me? Pretty much no one. Stress and self accountability have been kicking my tail. I talk a lot about finding your happiness but sometimes I really neglect my own. As I sat on the couch Wednesday night, utterly beat …
Do It For Yourself
There are times in life when we have to do things for ourselves. We have to put the work in and wait for the results. Really, for our own happiness. We have to value that kind of happiness enough to make consistent steps toward that end result. It may sound selfish but if we don't …
Something Better
When I was in high school, one of my fellow tennis players decided he would set me up with one of his friends who attended another high school. He had the bright idea to have this friend ride by after school one day. My best friend and I were on the front lawn of the …
Some Days Fall Apart, Some Days Fall Together
Lately, my life has been a roller coaster of stress and I don't like roller coasters. For those of you who have been following along about the events at the farm, I'm sad to say that the heartbreaking decision was made for my friend to sell the farm. I wish I could say that I …
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Protect Your Peace
Peace is sometimes hard to come by, and can be fleeting. I relish the moments of peace in my life such as when the day is new, the sun is still below the horizon, and the birds are barely chirping. When peace is interrupted, it can throw everything off kilter. I have been learning to …
Finally Coming Into My Own
For a while now, I've wondered when I would begin to feel like I was making progress in the right direction. I've prayed for God to heal my heart and to fix what I couldn't fix. But, I never imagined that it could happen without me even realizing it. How can that even happen? But, …
Take It Apart and Fix It
I have a new fire pit that I bought myself for Christmas. It's a tabletop pit that fits into the umbrella hole for the patio table. I had not pulled it out of the box but when I did, I quickly realized the table I had would not work with the set up. The small, …
Stress
Lately, my life has been filled with various types of stress. I think of it like looking at a tornado in the distance. I can see it, I can feel the wind hitting my face, and I can hear the roar of the tornado. But, I'm frozen and still with anticipation of the tornado hitting …
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