Extra
Is being “extra” always better? Does feeling entitled give someone the right to be served by others as if they’re a little royal,...
Changed for Good
My best friend Diane went to Heaven three years ago this month after having cancer. She gave love generously and in return was/is loved by...
A Day of Love
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. This holiday in particular shines a spotlight on the romantic relationship status of all of us – whether...
Ingredients
Let’s talk about ingredients. What? Yes, ingredients count – big time! They’re the little things we put into our bodies when we...
One Day At a Time
To be honest, I wasn’t planning to write about this topic today, but in the spirit of keeping it real, here goes. I’ve had a doozy of a...
Stuff
People have different personalities and it’s no different when it comes to their “stuff.” Some hoard stuff – never wanting to let...
Beginnings
What kind of a “beginner” are you? Here are four types: The Bottle Rocket: I start strong but flame out early. The Gear Head: I buy all...
Salads & Sadness?
Straight up, I’m a vegetarian (mostly vegan) and this isn’t about trying to convert you, so you can relax! 🙂. But I know some of you...
Do It Anyway
When I started writing these Thinkspaces, I knew there wouldn’t be a massive audience waiting each Thursday to read or listen to what was...
Motivation
Right now, it’s the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. That twilight zone of wondering what day it is, wearing PJs and eating...
CHRISTmas
It’s the beginning of Christmas week as I’m writing this. I woke up early today thinking about what it is we’re truly celebrating....
Peace
What comes to mind when you think of peace? Maybe you see a location where everything is tranquil in the environment you are in. Maybe...
Hope
I’m writing this during the first week of Advent and the theme is Hope! In many Christian homes around the world, a candle is lit on each...
Small Gifts
We all know the saying, “Good things come in small packages.” Things like engagement rings or tickets to go on a cruise. One year for...
The Switch
As I’m writing this, it’s Santa Ana season here in Southern California. The Santa Ana winds can be strong and dangerous as they come...
