It can be difficult forgiving loved ones who have hurt you – especially when their choices are causing repetitive pain in your life. What do you do when you keep bumping up against the negative ramifications of someone’s actions? I have been pondering on how to forgive those whose choices are negatively impacting my life. […]
Earlier this year someone very close and dear to me decided to cut ties with me without articulating what I had done. Have you ever had someone you love who writes you off? It can be particularly difficult when this person doesn’t give you a clear reason. For me, this person simply summed up their […]
When you have disagreements or strained relationships, it’s important to watch your words and be careful what you say about others… to friends and especially on social media. You can’t take back the seeds you sow. I know I have done this; and I wish I could take back the seeds that have been carried […]
How is your relationship communication? I’ve discovered that communication can make or break a relationship. When Dave and I first met, I was fresh out of a divorce, and he had been single for years. I was in no mood to rush into another relationship. He had dated enough to be very cautious – especially […]
This man is my inspiration, my greatest encourager, my deepest friend. The way he cheers me on and believes in me reminds me so much of my mother. It’s fascinating that Dave showed up in my life within 4 months of her passing. It’s the divine law of compensation at work… nothing is ever lost. […]
Have you noticed how quickly people make snap judgments about others and how often people take offense? It’s a rampant problem in our society. We could all probably agree that healing cynicism and contention in our society is a priority. But to heal the discord, we first have to understand the root cause of what is […]
Do you have a hard time asking for help? Do you sometimes feel unsupported by the people in your life? Would you like to feel like you are enough and that God and other people are on your side assisting you? When you’ve been in relationships where you couldn’t count on other people to be […]
I listened to a thought provoking interview with author, Claire Mussud this morning. She talks about the stories we tell about others in our minds to make sense of what has happened and also the stories we tell about ourselves. This got me thinking about how our minds want to wrap up events into a nice […]
Something happened with the little kids at church yesterday that illustrates a great truth about grief, mourning and lost / missed opportunities. I serve in the children’s organization at church. Yesterday one of the other women who serves there was conducting a sharing time with the little kids (ages 3-7). The kids love to participate. Whether […]
How do you know you’ve met your soulmate? If you know your Meyers-Briggs personality type, here’s how to tell. If you don’t know your Meyers-Briggs personality type, there’s a free test here. INFJ ENFP Relationship Compatibility I love this description of how my personality type (Meyers-Briggs INFJ – Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging) knows she’s met […]