The act of gift-giving is a cherished tradition. It is not one I argue against. Gifting gifts and receiving gifts has been used to communicate love and respect for as long as humans...

“The only real conflict you will ever have in your life won’t be with others, but with yourself.”  ~Shannon Adler I sat in my chemistry class during my junior year of high school staring...

There’s a transformation that takes place when we begin to declutter our homes and minimize the number of possessions inside it.The benefits are life-giving to everyone in the family.People who intentionally decide to...

“Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” ~Frank Tyger Life is a web of uncertainty, where we often believe we are on the right path, only to realize we’ve...

Every single day, whether we fully comprehend its potential or not, life offers us a number of options.Some decisions are routine, other opportunities are significant. But we encounter them every day.Each carries with...

“Children need to feel seen. Adults do, too.” ~Unknown As a teenager, I played the flute for about nine years. I never practiced—apart from that guilt-ridden last half hour prior to my weekly lessons....

“Some of the kindest souls I know have lived in a world that was not so kind to them. Some of the best human beings I know have been through so much at...

“Being a people-pleaser may be more than a personality trait; it could be a response to serious trauma.” ~Alex Bachert Growing up in a home, school, and church that placed a lot of value...