Saying Goodbye
A friend of mine recently found out a friend of hers died. She never got to say goodbye. Saddened by this sudden loss, she asked me if I had ever thought about writing about...
Author: Penny
Living Intentionally
Watching Wimbledon, one of the announcers made a comment about the number one player. He said the player was intentional in all areas of his life, not just on center court. That statement made...
Embracing Your Inner Child
Do you remember what it felt like to be a child? Most children have curious minds and active bodies. They soak in the world around them, noticing everything. Children flit from activity to activity....
Slowing Down
The concept of slowing down to enjoy life sounds simple to do yet I find it a bit challenging. From walking fast to having a busy calendar, slowing down seems impossible. The world is...
Change
Recently, I have been reflecting on change. My husband retired in March. Although I knew his retirement was imminent, its actual arrival has made me off-kilter. He chose to make this change. Being older...
Feeling Less Than
Have you ever experienced feeling less than? You may ask “Less than what?” and the answer, I believe, is “Less than them.” Feeling less than does not discriminate between confident and insecure people, although...
Flipping the Narrative
Do you find it challenging to remain positive when things do not go according to your plan? Even when I try to prepare myself for unexpected delays, bad service or negative people, I find...
Having Faith
Why is it so hard to have faith? Whether we lack faith in another human or in God, having faith can be hard. Completely trusting another person or a being we cannot physically see...
Stillness
In this busy world, being on the go seems to be the norm. On some level, the busyness in our lives may make us feel needed or valued. We find it hard to slow...
Pursuing Dreams
Do you like watching singing, cooking, dancing, crafting or other reality TV competition shows? I admit, I love to watch these shows and see people pursue their dreams. As I watched one of these...
