“A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behavior affect him or her and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behavior.” ~Melody Beattie From a young age, I felt insecure in...

Note: This is a guest post from Julia Ubbenga of Rich in What Matters.On a gray morning last month, I stepped out of my bedroom, dressed and ready for the day. “Mom, why do you...

“Deep in the forest I stroll to hear the wisdom of my soul.” ~Angie Weiland-Crosby In October 2021, my partner and I embarked on a journey to summit Mt. St. Helens, an 8,263-foot active...

“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” ~Marianne Williamson  When you hear the word “forgiveness,” what do you feel? Forgiveness used to make me feel uncomfortable. I...

Last week, I published an article on Simple Money called “Make Your Coffee at Home” And 50 Other Simple Habits to Save Money.Most people had kind words to say about the list. But...

“After you give so much of yourself to people over the years, one day you wake up and realize that you need someone to give to you too.” ~Sylvester McNutt One of the biggest...

“Growth is uncomfortable; you have to embrace the discomfort if you want to expand.” ~Jonathan MajorsClick, the camera lens shutters as I stand barefoot in mud, waist deep in cold river water with...

Growing in wisdom is one of life’s most worthwhile pursuits.Wisdom is timeless—it results in understanding truths about life that remain valid through societies and cultures and generations.The older we get, the more these...