If you could go back in time, what would you tell your teenage self? “Keep up the good work?” “Don’t sneak out with Dad’s car to impress your friends?!” “Stay away from the drugs?!” “Don’t date her?!” “Don’t trust him?!” Most of us could offer our younger selves some words of wisdom. In my case, I would beg young Heather to get a life and leave the boyfriend drama behind. “It’s not worth it, Heather. Live! Live! Live!” Though I knew I could survive without a boyfriend, my anxious heart did not want to wait. So many times, I jumped head first into a relationship without counting the cost … [Read more...]
The Connecting Power of Sleep! Do you Re-charge Enough?
Recently, Eric ordered me the most amazing memory foam body pillow with a coupon from Groupon! The good news is it is so comfortable that I look forward to sleeping (not that I ever really dreaded sleeping ~smile~)! The bad news is that it draws me into the bedroom and attempts to lure me into random, midday siestas… and generally, I succumb. Perhaps my body pillow would not so easily seduce me if I were on a more steady sleep cycle. Working from home is a blessing, and I do not regret this decision; however, the knowledge that I don’t have to get up at a certain time can be too much for … [Read more...]
“You Love Me, Don’t You?” (What Steve Urkel Taught Me about Love, Commitment, and Connection)
So, I know I am totally dating myself, but I loved, and continue to love the television show, Family Matters! As each new season comes out on DVD, I collect, I watch, I re-watch, and then I re-watch again. Steve Urkel’s relentless chase of Laura Winslow’s affections reminds me of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, but something about his pursuit of her heart never gets old. Not to mention the show is hilarious! Recently, we purchased season four, and I have already watched each DVD multiple times. Viewing it now as a married woman, I find Steve’s attempts to win Laura’s heart more … [Read more...]
Removing your Mask – Five Steps to Opening Yourself for Connection (Fear Week, Part 3)
Are you dressing up for Halloween this year – or do you dress up every day, unbeknownst to others? Personally, I’m not a big Halloween fan. Yes, I’m one of those. ~smile~ But, I do think little kids, and some adults, look adorable in their Halloween costumes. If I was better with a needle and thread, I might make some fun costumes for myself and the pup. Ramsey (our golden retriever) is thrilled that I lack such a skill! Dressing up is fun when it’s for a short season, but many of us wear masks year-round. Are you Wearing a Mask? Think about it. Do you go out into the world sporting … [Read more...]
Has Fear been Holding You Back from Seeking Out Meaningful Connections? (Fear Week, Part 2)
As I mentioned in detail on Monday, fear has been an ongoing issue in my life – specifically, fear of the unknown. Maybe you can relate? I have turned my back on some fun times and community building experiences because I did not know what to expect. What’s over the next hill? It may be scary. But, I think it’s fair to say that I can’t keep using fear as an excuse to put my life on hold. There are experiences to have and people to meet. More importantly, there are people out there who need to connect with someone. Why not me?! Fear Not The Bible tells us repeatedly to fear not. It is … [Read more...]
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