There is a lie which I believed for years. The lie was about something I believed, about myself. But, until recently, I did not realize how much the lie affected not only myself, but others around me. In fact, others around me were impacted more than I had ever realized. That was... until I confronted the lie. I did not realize how much the view we hold of ourselves affects those around us. I thought as long as people did not force their feelings of self-doubt and low self-worth on others, that no one else would have to suffer, but I was wrong. No man is an island – and even when we think … [Read more...]
The Importance of Forgiveness in a Happy Marriage
Today, I heard the following quote by Ruth Graham Bell, "A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." What a wise saying! Every married couple should have this cross stitched and hung in their bedrooms or embroidered on their pillows! So many marital problems come down to forgiveness issues. Let's face it: we are prideful creatures. We don't like to admit we are wrong and we certainly don't like continuously admitting we're wrong when we don't see our spouse doing the same. After all, why should we keep being the one to apologize? Why should we have to humble ourselves and feel weak … [Read more...]
Sharing Past Memories
Do you find getting to know others challenging? Sometimes it is hard to know how to show who you are to someone else. Maybe you are still trying to find yourself and you feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of letting someone see the real you. We've all heard the phrase, "just be yourself." Many times I have thought, "Who am I? I would love to be myself... if I could figure out what that means." Today, while looking at some of my old things, memories began to flood back to me and I thought, "What a great way to remember where I came from and a great way to show who I am to someone … [Read more...]
Broken Hearts
Many of us have experienced a broken heart at some point or another. There is nothing in the world quite like it. It physically hurts. I think many people would prefer to break a bone, endure the flu, or sprain an ankle than to feel the desperate ache of a broken heart. At the time, it can seem like life is over and that nothing can heal the deep cut and emptiness. The first broken heart is usually the hardest – and since you don't have an experience by which to compare it, you may wonder if it is possible to be happy again. After time passes and your heart heals, it can be a little bit easier … [Read more...]
What is Your Default Setting?
Eric and I find it hilarious that no matter what the situation, Ramsey (our golden retriever) always ends up smiling (… and panting). Regardless of whether we have just scolded her, chased her, fed her, etc., she always quickly reverts back to her pleasant facial expression. We call it her “default setting.” One of her favorite things to do is to chase her frisbee (Zogoflex Zisc). When Eric brings her in after a satisfying frisbee session, she runs to the top of the stairs, turns around, flops on her favorite vent (with cool air coming out), and pants with a huge smile on her face. Yes, I'm … [Read more...]
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