Sometimes Monday comes and we don’t feel ready to face it. Is this one of those Mondays? Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Frustrated about your achievements, or lack of them?
Maybe one of these posts is just what you need to read today.
On giving thanks in tough times: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. What do we do with the situations in our lives that aren’t so easy to be thankful for, the struggles and hardships we all face along life’s journey? Like pain, finances, health issues, grief … Read Post
On facing tough times: Sometimes the winds of life blow against you. Here is a brief poem reminding us to Stand Firm. Read poem
On feeling overwhelmed by world crises: So, I’ve been really weighed down about the Syrian refugee crisis. Every time I get on Facebook, it’s all photos of crying women and scared kids, and I just feel really, really bad, you know? Like I should do something. But worrying isn’t what we need to do… Read post
More on feeling overwhelmed: Another short post that will transform your perspective when you feel overwhelmed. Read post
On seeking times of stillness: So my friends, when you have those times when being still seems impossible, remember that something beautiful happens every time you seek for it anyway. Read post
On appreciating the benefits of quiet: When I walk in the woods, I see joggers, bikers and walkers with music piped into their ears as they traverse the path. How much they miss, because it isn’t really quiet. As I revel in the “silence” of the woods, I listen. I leave refreshed, reminded of how imperative it is to listen. To nature. To other people. To God. Read post
On remembering where our true identity lies: You are not what you do! It may consume most of your time. You may find great joy and value in it, but you are not what you do—you are who you are. So, who are you? When we live our lives based on what we do we will always be disappointed in who we are at that moment. Read post
On having the patience to face change slowly: I’ve heard it said that slow and steady wins the race. It’s a lie. Slow and steady rarely wins the race. But slow and steady is in the race, and that, I think, is what matters. Read post
And one bonus, just for fun: Kittens, puppies and bunnies, Oh my. Check out the aptly named, Cute Overload for your daily cute animal photo fix. Awww.
Kathy Rupff says
Especially liked the bunnies on “Cute Overload.” Thanks so much for the encouragement and the links, Lisa!
Lisa says
Always happy to send encouragement where it is needed.