If you Google, as I did, anything about “love,” you’ll find many different topics, meanings, examples, books, poems, how to look for it, find it, and ways to keep it. Some topics include: “Three loves theory; the three C’s of love; the seven steps of love; True signs of love” … The list is endless!
Misguided hope. Have you ever felt misled by someone or something you trusted? Things seemed hopeful for a while, and you believed everything was finally moving in the right direction. Then, something unexpected happens, and your hopes and dreams are shattered. The person, or company, etc., you believed would always have your best interests at
A gift unlike any other. What is the most special, valuable, meaningful, or surprising gift you’ve ever received? What does that gift mean to you? What makes it meaningful? Do you still have it? How do you usually respond when you receive a gift? It’s understood that not every gift we receive always meets our
I really love shiny objects—like glass, mirrors, various medals, and water—that reflect light. The way light bounces off them and creates a beautiful display of reflected light always makes me smile. However, I especially like diamonds because they seem to shimmer even brighter when light hits them immediately. It doesn’t matter how big or small
Hope can seemingly come from many sources: hope in having enough money, but having enough is comparative; hope in relationships, though they can bring disappointment; hope in the future and our dreams, but the future can bring uncertainty, and dreams can fizzle out over time; hope in education, numerous degrees, specific skills, or talent, but
We all have said at one time or another, “Well, this is my perspective. Let’s put this into perspective, or What’s your perspective?” In earlier posts, I would conclude my thoughts with a paragraph titled “Perspective.” Can there be more than one perspective? How would you know which is correct? A Perspective “is a mental
December 25th is typically the day we celebrate Christmas, a beautiful and loving time of year. Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the planning and celebrations begin in earnest. People greet family and friends with smiles, even if there are disagreements. Strangers are also met with friendly smiles and warm hellos. This is the time of year
I believe “thank you” is one of the most underused two-word phrases in our conversations today. Although it is simple, it can profoundly impact both the speaker and the recipient. How often do you express gratitude with “thanks” or “thank you”? Children are usually taught to say “thank you” at a young age, often as
“Palm Trees Teach Us to Sway With the Wind but Stand Our Ground.” What an excellent quote! I came across it while observing the storms several weeks ago and reflecting on their aftermath. I noticed how the palm trees seemed almost defiant in the face of the storm. Although they swayed and bent at incredible
Who are your idols? Is it a Hollywood or TV personality? Or perhaps a YouTube influencer? Or is it a place or thing you love? This is not a quiz or trick question but an important question that may help identify why you might feel overwhelmed or have anxiety in your life now. In previous
