Year: 2021
2021 Ends, 2022 Begins
As I see 2021 ends on a positive note, it has been one of challenges and lots of new things. There has been growth for me. Some of it painful, some unexpected and other growth has been fully realized this year. My blessings outweigh my troubles and things are moving in the right direction. I […]
Weekly Affirmation – Fighting Loneliness
Fighting Loneliness is a tough battle. The hardest part is finding joy in being alone. Sometimes we need to change our thinking. We are social creatures by nature, being alone is uncomfortable. How about trying an affirmation to change your mindset? This week’s affirmation is as follows: I do not need the company of […]
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children Emotionally intelligent children grow into secure adults. Children who are more connected emotionally to their parents tend to do better in school. They have fewer behavioral issues, and grow up to be well adjusted. Most parents mean well, and want their children to grow up emotionally healthy. Yet, sometimes they make […]
Passive Aggressive Behavior in Yourself
Are You Passive Aggressive? There are different communication styles and tendencies. Some people are quite assertive. They say what they want and they speak their mind. Others try to go with the flow. They are passive and are often people pleasers. They don’t want to rock the boat and they stay quiet. Then there are […]
Become Disciplined With Practice
More Ways to Become Disciplined There are more ways that can contribute to become self-discipline and be successful in all aspects of your life. Whether in terms of your fitness, relationships or work ethic, self-discipline is the most important trait that you need, in order to be able to accomplish whatever you want. For example, […]
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas was my inspiration for naming my son Nicholas. This saint was the inspiration for Santa Claus and his feast day is December 6th. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, fisherman, merchants, the falsely accused, Russia and Greece. Saint Nicholas and how Christmas Stockings Originated Everyone knows St. Nicholas because of […]
Mrs. Claus has a secret..
Mrs. Claus there is so little we know of her. I shared this back in 2016 and as I was going through my site I came across it. Have a great holiday… Who would have thought that she would the creative force that she is. It is always about Santa at Christmas. It is about […]
Weekly Affirmation – Stop Creating Trouble
Creating trouble for myself I was once an expert at. Now I focus on being kind, generous, and productive. I reach out to other members of my spiritual community. By doing so, I feel connected to the universe. I receive love, support, and valuable feedback. Meditation and prayer assist me daily. I spend time communicating […]
2022 Three Words – Respect, Manifest, Write
It is time to select my 2022 Three Words. Like many years the selection of these words takes all sorts of twists and turns. It is also a time to reflect on 2021 words. Bounce, engage and complete. I have learned to engage more with people this year and that is good. Bouncing was interesting, […]
Stories help us expand our minds….
My mentor, Jack Rudy is always making people smile. Jack has a way to tell a story, and he taught me that stories help us expand our minds. Sometimes with humor. He always has a story that is perfect for the situation on hand. One such story involves my favorite hymn. It has a […]