I don’t want to offend anyone. I want people to be happy. I want people to like me. Sound familiar? Do you say and think those same words? Are you a people pleaser? How does one define People Pleaser? When I think of the phrase ‘people pleaser’ I think of trying to please others soContinue reading “The Cost of Constant People Pleasing: A Personal Reflection”
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Are you Quick to Judge Others?
That’s tough question, isn’t it? We don’t like to think of ourselves as judgy, at least I don’t. What about you? The past few days I have been reading about the disciples and Jesus and the days leading up to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. It’s the last supper that Jesus will share with His closeContinue reading “Are you Quick to Judge Others?”
Happiness Day
Did you know that today is International Day of Happiness? I did realize there was such a day until I heard it on the news this morning, did you? You can Google it to find out more about it, International Day of Happiness. Everyone wants to find happiness, right? Today, is March 20 and, whereContinue reading “Happiness Day”
What changes are you making for the next 40 days?
Today is Valentine’s Day. It is also the first day of Lent. You could say they are both about love, but that is not what this article is about. Lent is the 40 days before Easter in which many Christians remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. It is a time of reflection, ofContinue reading “What changes are you making for the next 40 days?”
Why I’m at Tim Hortons by Myself
I’m here, sitting in a Tim Hortons, by myself. Drinking a coffee and having a variation of a donut. I prefer apple fritters. I’m doing this in memory of my Dad. Two years ago today, my Dad passed away. My Dad lived in a different province from me. Whenever he came to visit, he wouldContinue reading “Why I’m at Tim Hortons by Myself”
It’s Surprising What Can be Accomplished in 5 Minutes or Less
The other morning I was standing in my kitchen waiting for my coffee to brew. I didn’t want to just stand there and wait and I didn’t want to scroll on my phone either. I wanted to be somewhat productive while I was waiting for my first, and only, coffee of the day. The dishesContinue reading “It’s Surprising What Can be Accomplished in 5 Minutes or Less”
Out With the Old, Start Something New
What habit or negative thoughts do you have that you need to stop? What can you replace it with? It’s a new year, a new month and a new day. Sounds like a good time to start something new. Have you been doing something that isn’t necessarily harmful to you but it is not beneficialContinue reading “Out With the Old, Start Something New”
Finding Peace During the Christmas Season
It’s almost Christmas! The decorations! The shopping! The baking! All the parties! The people! If you were to say the above, do you say with excitement and anticipation? Do you say them with anxiety and overwhelm? Perhaps you say them with a heavy heart because of loss? No matter where you are at, Christmas isContinue reading “Finding Peace During the Christmas Season”
Time
Schedules. Calendars. Appointments. Tasks. Lists. Timers. Reminders. Meetings. Cooking. Cleaning. Laundry. Errands. Pay bills. Activities. Carpool. On and on it goes. How will I get everything done? Do I have enough time to get it all done? If I don’t get it all done will someone be disappointed in me? Can you relate? When IContinue reading “Time”
Fear
Fear. Just hearing the word can be paralyzing at times. Some people live in fear and some people live for fear, the thrill of the adventure. When living in the world of ‘Not enough’, as I have for many years, there is much fear. Fear of: These are a few things that I fear. CanContinue reading “Fear”