What is scary to us, we naturally try to stay away from. Being scared has taken away a lot of time in my life: overanalyzing, worrying, avoiding, delaying, and just staying comfortable wastes time and energy. Furthermore, what really comes of being comfortable all the time? To each his own, but if you really want to feel alive, then get away from being comfortable and do something … [Read more...] about Scary: Part 2
Motivation
Scary: Part 1
On this Halloween eve, my bedtime is closing in. I'm cozied up on my couch enjoying the silence and glowing light from the newly cut pumpkins we did tonight. Flipping through the channels on TV, I notice all the classic Halloween movies. I can hear my son saying, "That's snooky" instead of "That's spooky" earlier this evening. My husband corrects him, and we shoot glances at one another as we both … [Read more...] about Scary: Part 1
Knowing More, Doing Less
Are you guilty of knowing more, but doing less? Paige's Story Paige is guilty of knowing more, but doing less. Every evening, Paige reads articles on how to naturally heal IBS. For hours, she sifts through link after link of advice on holistic healing. She looks at supplements, foods, and then listens to podcasts. Although the researching can be overwhelming, Paige is really good at deciphering … [Read more...] about Knowing More, Doing Less
Silenced
In so many cases, people are silenced who know the truth. You Know the Truth By How It Feels. To say I have been consumed with what happened in Las Vegas is an understatement. As an empath, this tragedy has become a large part of my daily life. After the kids are in bed, I start reading eyewitness accounts and watching videos. Why? Quite frankly, when I listen to what the MSM tells the public, … [Read more...] about Silenced
Lessons from Grandma
***My Grandma Pearl Reese passed away on July 18, 2017. This blog article is dedicated to her, as well as my grandmother-in-law, Liz Aaron. Liz just turned 90 years old in August. God bless them both; I have been so fortunate to have them and my late Grandma Nelly (maternal) in my life.*** Every August since I can remember, my Grandma Reese (paternal) would come up to Pennsylvania from … [Read more...] about Lessons from Grandma
The Best Time of Your Life
“Why are you nervous? There’s nothing to be nervous about,” my dad said to me softly as he caressed my cheek. It was the last day of summer, and I was entering fifth grade. I was dreading going back to school. Tears were forming in my eyes. It was the first year to switch classes during the day, and I was worried about it. “You’re going to be fine. Your teachers will help you, and after a couple … [Read more...] about The Best Time of Your Life