When thinking back over the past year and recalling the events that occurred, we most likely will find blessings that we didn’t expect or that may not have seemed like a blessing at the time. Yet, even during tough times, it is important to look for the good, because even if it isn’t apparent now, … Continue reading By Default, or With Intention
How many times have we wished that our life could be different in some way- that we could somehow have better health, more positive, fulfilling relationships, or a deeper level of satisfaction in our life? We’ve all done this in one area of our life or another, probably hundreds or thousands of times. However, just … Continue reading Living with Intention
How often do you let your inner 6-year-old self out to play? Probably not often enough! Spontaneity and laughter are natural for children. They don’t censor themselves when expressing their wonder and delight with discovering something new. Everything is an adventure, and they welcome it, have fun, and use their imaginations in their playtime. A … Continue reading Allow Your Inner Child to Play
It is important to remember that we have the freedom to make choices. We can choose to live our lives on our own terms, or not. With each thought we can choose things like joy, love, and gratitude or we can choose anger, spite, and fear. “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than … Continue reading Free to Choose
Laughter is good for the soul; it is also good for the body and mind. When we laugh, our body relaxes, and our mood improves. Additionally, laughter is often considered ‘the best medicine’ because it enhances the immune system, reduces effects of stress hormones, and decreases pain. On average, children laugh more easily and more … Continue reading Laughter is Good for the Soul
As adults, we tend to lose our sense of wonder - that feeling of delight and excitement we felt as children over every new thing we discovered. We let ourselves become so bogged down with our problems and fears, that we forget to appreciate life as the miracle that it is. Children regard the seemingly … Continue reading It is a Wonder-filled World
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