“Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you.” - Nedra Glover Tawwab There have been many moments in my life when I have been called “stubborn.” In my travels with Auntie Jean she once told me that I was the most stubborn person she knew and I said the same about her. We would often laugh at ourselves and the shenanigans we got into. Sometimes we said it with frustration… and sometimes with admiration. If I am being honest, I can see both

“Watch your thoughts. They become your words. Watch your words. They become your actions. ” Japanese legend I have struggled so many times in stores due to “short people problems” being only 5’2” and I admire others who can reach to the higher shelves with no effort. It seems that inevitably what I am needing has been placed at least two feet above my head. Oh how I long for the ability to stretch my arms when needed and then have them snap back to normal! But, alas, I am a

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” —Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve knew something about being a hero and he also knew the heartbreak of struggle and overwhelming obstacles. As Superman he could leap tall buildings and swoop into precarious situations to battle the villains. After a horrifying accident while riding a horse in a competition, his superpowers were proven to be only on screen

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou There is such deep wisdom wrapped inside these simple words. They remind us that life is not about perfection—it is about growth. It is about becoming. I have made my fair share of mistakes in this lifetime. Moments when I truly did not have all the pieces of the puzzle, yet I moved forward anyway, doing the best I could with what I knew at the time. Looking back, I can see how

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.” ― Nicolas Chamfort There is something so beautifully simple—and yet profoundly powerful—about laughter. It asks nothing of us except that we let go, even if only for a moment, and allow joy to bubble up from within. I don’t know much about Nicolas Chamfort, but I wholeheartedly agree with his observation. In my own life, laughter has been one of my greatest companions through both sunshine and storm. Whenever I have faced some of

“ May the road rise to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.The rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand." Gaelic Blessing There is something timeless and deeply comforting about an Irish blessing. It feels like a whispered prayer carried on the wind… gentle, poetic, and filled with hope. Would it surprise you to learn that St. Patrick was not Irish? Nope, he was not. He w

“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 This is among the top verses in the Bible that I love. There is a sacred invitation within these words—one that calls us not to do , but simply to be . To be still.To be present.To remember. There are moments when I sit quietly, not asking for anything, not seeking answers, but simply resting in the presence of the Creator. In that stillness, something magical happens. The noise of the world fades, and what remains is a

“Always Do Your Best. Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret .”- Don Miguel Ruiz There are days in our lives when we simply do not feel our best. Aches and pains are part of the earthly journey. Bodies get tired. Emotions fluctuate. Circumstances change. On those days it can feel easier to crawl under

May there be peace on Earth "When you know yourself you are empowered. When you accept yourself you are invincible." – Tina Lifford There is a quiet strength that emerges when we truly begin to know ourselves. It is not something that comes from the outside world, nor does it arrive through the approval of others. It is born from an intimate relationship with our own soul. When you know yourself, you are able to make better choices about everything—from the small decisions

"You are not broken. You don't need to be fixed. You are worthy of love and success as you are right now." — Robert Duff So many of us spend our lives trying to “become” someone better instead of simply allowing ourselves to “be” who we already are. We chase improvement, perfection, and validation as though they are the keys that will unlock happiness. Yet in that endless pursuit, we sometimes miss the miracle that is already present – the simple, profound beauty of being a