We are more than our bodies. More than our minds. More than our hearts. We are a complicated array of body, mind, and heart. Unfortunately, I think that we often forget this…and then we forget to focus on the whole. So instead we choose to focus on one part of ourselves at the neglect of the other parts. We all Read more…
We enjoy growing several kinds of herbs in our garden. When cooking, there’s just something about being able to use fresh herbs from the garden. Through my life, I have had dishes that range from very bland to full of life. Some of the best meals that I have had were like a firework show for my mouth. Colors were Read more…
“Sometimes I pretend to be normal. But it gets boring. So I go back to being me.” I absolutely love these words. They make me smile every time that I read them. Why? These words are kind of a mantra for me…although, I won’t pretend that I don’t get caught up in the struggle to be “normal” from time to Read more…
“The potter forms the clay into jars, but their usefulness depends on the enclosed space”.– Tao Te Ching So much of our life is lived around structure. It provides a framework for us to feel comfortable and in control. The framework can be anything from our daily schedule and habits to the stereotypes we have of others. We rely so Read more…
Why do you forgive someone? The answers may vary by the individual, but a group of researchers recently suggested that we are more likely to forgive for the sake of ourselves and for our relationships. When we do forgive for the sake of our relationship, it is likely related to our relationship quality and a decrease in revenge and avoidance. Read more…
