Is courage a virtue, an inborn gift, an attitude, a life necessity or a choice? The knowledge and application of courage creates a foundational focus change of the heart giving an expanded version of life. Definitions: The English word "courage" has its origins in the Latin work "cuer" meaning heart. In today's English language it means "the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc. without fear." (dictionary.com) The Hebrew the word for ... Read More about What is Courage?
7 habits to Live Gratitude
It was a cold winter day and I was standing in my kitchen with my father, who was struggling with dementia, and my husband who was in the throes of depression. My father was sitting in front of me and my husband was standing behind me. They were both looking to me for support and direction at the same time. In that moment I felt alone, struggling to find a focus of direction, swirling with invading thoughts of the what if's. Abruptly, told myself "STOP!" and refocus on the moment...these men ... Read More about 7 habits to Live Gratitude
20 verses focused on Thanks
26 years have passed since I have been actively engaged in the lives of preschoolers. My "baby" is now 29 and my grandchildren are 4,2 and 1. Recently I had the privilege of immersing myself as the only adult in the lives of a 4 and 1 year old over a period several days. I was assuming the role of their mother, in fact the 1 year old called me mama. My role as a grandmother was in many ways more joyful than my earlier experience as a mother of preschoolers. What was the difference? My ... Read More about 20 verses focused on Thanks
Will to Still – Part Two
STILL OR STRIVE - RELAX OR RESIST A tonsillectomy can be a freeing event! My two year old grandson has recently been relieved of some very enlarged tonsils and adenoids which were an obstruction to his breathing. At night he struggled to breathe freely. When the obstruction was removed he could sleep freely without the struggle, breathing like a healthy 2 year old. I have a spiritual obstruction constricting my awareness of the breath of God in my soul. My focus to prove that I am ... Read More about Will to Still – Part Two
The Will to Still – Part One
To be "STILL" is a challenge for me! I was reminded of that struggle recently as I was gazing over the Pacific ocean from a restful vantage point on the campus of Pepperdine in Malibu California. It was sun rise the day following my presentation and I had no further commitments for the week, however I was struggling to STILL my mind and just attend to the beauty of the vista before me. The picture included in this blog was actually taken in that still moment of sun rise. To STILL my focus on ... Read More about The Will to Still – Part One
