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Oftentimes we think that it is our circumstances that block us from achieving our God-given purpose in life. For instance, we might think that we don’t have the right people in our lives. Or that we are living in the wrong place. Or perhaps we believe we just aren’t getting any good opportunities. However, the…

Having been a desert and city dweller for the last two decades, I haven’t had much of a chance to garden before.  However, now that my husband and I are living in the suburbs with a lawn, yard and woods (!), I’ve been enjoying “decorating” in nature this year.  One of the most interesting aspects…

Today, I hosted a flute and violin quartet practice at my house.  The flutists – myself and my daughter – were joined my friend and her daughter – both violinists.  It was a wonderful morning of making music.  What strikes me most about mornings like this one, or when my husband and I host barbecues,…

Ultimately, beyond the professional and personal goals that we set for ourselves, what each of us really wants is a beautiful life.  The type of life I am talking about isn’t the lifestyle that we see in commercials.  It isn’t about owning overpriced purses, driving high end cars or having perfect bodies.  It has nothing…

This week has been Tough Decision Week at my house.  Our elderly dog suddenly has taken a turn for the worse.  Her organs are shutting down, and she has stopped eating and drinking.  Like many pet owners, we are faced with the decision of whether to let nature take its course and allow her to…

A Buddhist friend of mine and I recently were discussing the concept of “acceptance.”  Our discussion led me to think about the confusion that surrounds this concept.  We toss around the term acceptance a lot.  There is the Serenity Prayer which asks for the serenity to “accept” the things one cannot change.  There are articles…

Anyone who wants to achieve a Big Goal will encounter obstacles.  That is natural.  Anytime you try to do something outside the norm, you will face resistance.  Not only will the world present challenges, but you can even experience resistance from your own mind.  While talent and hard work are helpful on the road to…

It is hard not to compare yourself to others.  Most of us naturally do that from time to time.  My first marriage ended in divorce, and at times I have looked wistfully at my friends who will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversaries and thought, “Why couldn’t that have been me?”  I don’t know the…

Many years ago, I was in an argument with a family member.  I was being criticized, and I felt very defensive.  At one point during the argument, I blurted out, “It doesn’t matter what you think of me.  I am good with God.”  I had no idea where that thought came from.  I’d never had…

The world is a noisy place.  If you live and work with people, you are bombarded by their opinions, issues and needs.  If you watch television or the read the news, there is more of the same.  It is hard not to be overwhelmed by the racket.  It is even harder to ignore those distractions…
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