All too often, I blame the weather for my moods. When the sun is up, the day is bright, the temperature is pleasant, and the sky is the bluest of blues, I typically feel happy. When the sun is hiding, the day is dark, the temperature is not so pleasant, and the sky is gray, I typically feel blue. “Another gloomy day? Really?” But, the happiest people are the ones who see the bright spot in dark situations. They can spot the flower hidden under the weeds. They can look at an abandoned home and imagine a beautiful castle. Some of us are naturally optimistic, but many of us have to remind … [Read more...]
Tips for the Unhappy Single
No matter in which phase of life we are, we all struggle with gloom and unhappiness if we set our minds on the wrong targets. Sitting around thinking about what we do not have is a recipe for despair because there are always better circumstances we can conceive in which to find ourselves. With that being said, I want to approach this topic carefully. Please understand that I am in no way suggesting that single adults are inevitably unhappy (certainly not true), a segregated minority (again, not true), or that they should stop wanting a relationship. God made us to desire relationships and … [Read more...]
Tips for the Unhappy Couple
How does a couple go from, “I don’t think I could ever be mad at you...” to, “Does everything have to be hard? You drive me crazy!” Time and unmet expectations can take a once enamored couple over the marriage rapids. The trip begins on smooth waters, and then suddenly couples find themselves holding on for dear life. Sadly, in some cases they get tired of holding on and let the choppy waters thrust them from the relationship. A hundred years ago, young married couples did not have the same perfectionistic expectations of marriage we have today. They expected to work hard. They expected … [Read more...]
Tips for the Unhappy Person
Are you happy? Do you wake up each morning with a sense of excitement about what is coming or do you look at the future as a place of probable disappointment? When presented with a new idea, are you drawn to the possibilities in it, or do you immediately begin breaking it apart and finding the negative? Do you find yourself approaching life with a sense of confidence and self-satisfaction? Do you feel adequate to complete the tasks ahead of you or do you consistently doubt your judgments and abilities? Do you live to please other people or are you happy with where you are in life despite … [Read more...]
Experience Friday: Working with Concrete (More Fun than Superglue!!!)
Today, I am sunburned and exhausted; but, it was worth it! Yesterday, I worked hard and felt a good tired at the end of the day. I also gained further respect for people who put their backs into their work every day. I fell into bed last night and had no trouble drifting off to dreamland. The result of hard work feels so good. Since my mom retired in 2013, our visits have changed. For thirty years, I was the daughter of an elementary school teacher – and it was even part of my identity. Now, with no more bulletin boards to help put up, desks to clean, and birthday bags to fill, life is … [Read more...]
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