This morning, I asked my 10-year-old son,  “What does fuel mean?” He said, “Anything that brings you energy.” I absolutely love this definition! There are

We were a boating family. My childhood weekends, nestled between Memorial Day and Labor Day, were spent on our family’s 1972 Starcraft Holiday boat. With

If you have on the GO…with events, festivities, activities, and gatherings…you may be feeling a little depleted, while feeling nourished and full at the same

I feel better when I do the itty-bitty “thing.” I do.  Yet, I have to continually remind myself that I DO feel better when I

I love clocks. I have a clock in every room. Recently, one clock in my bathroom seemed to be getting louder and louder. I am

I am beyond blessed to have a fantastic father. Despite now living in different states, he has always been present and engaged. I am grateful

What if we didn’t need to feel any pressure on making “good” or “bad” choices?  What if everything worked out?  What if we received everything

The other morning I woke up feeling tired, heavy, and achy. As I forced my eyes open, I thanked myself for setting my programmable coffee

I honor, respect and love my mother, Gail, every day of the year; however, this Mother’s Day, I wanted pay a special tribute to her.

Earlier this week, my son asked what the word “intention” meant. He said he thought it was a feeling that you have.  I concurred, and

I wrote and posted the following last year on 4/22/23. I have had many people reaching out since, sharing how much this quote dissection really

Last week I wrote about Strong Outer Shells Covering Soft Inner Souls, as it relates to how we view others, especially when we perceive pain.

While I am staying in Festus, Missouri for this Spring Break, I associate this time of year with packing up to go on a trip.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Many of us associate this Irish holiday with an aspect of “luck.” Do you think you are lucky? Do you think

Our identity is much like an evolution of illustrations. When we look at pictures over the years of children, and their drawings of self-portraits, we

When I think about the meaning behind the word “reveal,” I associate words like discovery, visibility, appearing, and unfolding.  Many of us have so much

We are always in a place of healing, in some aspect of our life.  We are always growing, changing, evolving, and transforming in different areas.

Do you have a favorite day of the week?  How about a least-favorite day of the week? For the longest time, I loathed Tuesdays. I had

“What I am seeking seeks me.”  – Rumi    Within this new year, and within this new month, might we consider tuning into a new

We are now one month into 2024.  If you set intentions to make changes in 2024, how is it going? How are you feeling? Whether

Last week I shared reflections on refocusing energy to build the new. I love this, AND, I also hold space for removing and releasing the

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.”  Socrates   I love

“A story is a character achieving a goal in spite of obstacles.” – Jamie Jensen As many of us are reflecting on the possibilities within

In our culture, Santa is often associated with an excitement for the unknown and belief in what seems impossible. When we are itty-bitty, within the

Are you a fan of LEGO bricks? As a kid, and even as an adult, I have found myself entertained by skillfully creating my own

A couple months ago, I was working in our garage with the large overhead door open. I heard a frantic buzzing and tapping sound. I

December tends to be a month when I need to make a lot of decisions.  There is so much more I need to fit into

Many of us are unwinding after a holiday where we expressed what and who we are grateful for. This is such a fulfilling practice anytime

As we look ahead to this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week and weekend, many of us take time out to express our thankfulness.  This can be

“Mommy, I am bored!” How many of us have heard this from our itty-bitty little one before!? Even if you are not a parent, perhaps

Time has shown up like a toxic relationship in my life. I have experienced a roller coaster, love/hate relationship with time.  Whether I have wished

Acorns aplenty! Our neighborhood squirrels are loving this abundant time of year.  Like any nut/fruit producing tree, the oak tree must release the mature acorns,

Imagine you are outside walking with another, or maybe within a group. Have you ever had a teeny, tiny, itty-bitty little rock, pebble, stone, stick,

Ever since I was a young girl, I loved seasonal changes of decorative elements within my sweet little room in our sweet little home in

When my children are overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, or nervous, we take a moment out to practice a quick, easy, and fun calming exercise to relax

Happy 70th birthday to my wise, logical, deep thinking, and problem-solving father.  Seven has always been my dad’s favorite number. Going into his seventh decade

This holiday weekend is often filled with many opportunities to connect with friends and family members through conversations. As you engage in this back and

You are new at something. Perhaps you are the new kid in town, new to a job, new to attend an event, new to meeting

“Practice the Pause”…many say this lately. Have you heard of it? It is taking a moment and a deep breath when we find ourselves amidst

As it starts, and as it ends, it all comes down to all of us needing/wanting/craving two things out of this life: – to feel

We are all so unique in this world. Every single person and creature is different. We all have ridges and fingerprints within a distinct form

I love to talk about “words of the day” with my children. Sometimes I pick a word/theme that we talk about each morning and sometimes

The turtles in Festus, Missouri are out. You have likely observed them basking in the heat and sun, out on the roads and sidewalks. Unaware,

Do you believe in signs? Something grabs you to steal your attention, even for a split, itty-bitty second. Arbitrary objects or a random thought, followed

With the start of the sixth calendar month in 2023, we are about halfway through the year. It can be a time when goals are

We all know how beneficial and beautiful balance is in our life. A new concept has challenged my idea of balance. I have always tried

At the start of 2022, I started a “five-year journal.” I write one sentence summarizing the happenings of each day. As I record daily in

Vincent van Gogh was a painter born in the Netherlands in 1853. He is famous for his bold paintings that evoke a range of moods

“For philosophy doesn’t consist in outward display, but in taking heed to what is needed and being mindful of it.”   – MUSONIUS RUFUS Sometimes

Many of our brains tend to focus on the “what if’s” or the worst-case-scenarios for future outcomes. If this sounds like you, I invite you

The powerful recent storm knocked down so many trees in the Festus, MO area. I mourn some of my favorite neighborhood trees, now lonely stumps.

Government taxes are not the only taxes we pay. I heard a parable a while back and the story has stayed with me…it goes something

I recently drove by a lovely local farm outside of Festus, MO and stopped to admire the gentle horses and curious donkey. These beautiful creatures

Holidays hit everyone differently.  If you find yourself longing for people, interactions, environments and/or traditions of the past, I feel you.  It is natural to

April is a significant month if you are one who likes to measure time and achievements by calendar months and quarters. April starts the second

Like any aspect of personal development, there are layers to learning. I have been studying three different aspects to self-compassion: Sweet self-talk. Being gentle with

There is a specific light and airy freedom that comes when we fully surrender to allow our actions to align with who we really want

After taking an intentional 14-day spring break from my life’s routines and social media, I reflect on many extreme highs and lows. I summarize the

“If I’m not changing it, I’m choosing it.” I recently heard this mantra/quote/saying and it actually took my breath away.  One can digest and apply

I have come to the realization that I have lived the majority of my adult life in a mental state similar to the intense velocity

Treasure hunts are fun at any age. Hidden objects for us to find evoke feelings of hopeful anticipation and positive exhilaration within our souls. One

“A happy life is not built upon the goal of perfection, but on balance.” @aquamaryna This quote resonates with me as I focus more on

There is an energy surge most of us associate with the word “new.” Today welcomes many new unfoldings:  a new day a new week  a

Perhaps it is my stubborn German heritage or maybe I have a subconscious inferiority complex, but I have recognized a pattern of resisting help. It