The holiday season is about to reach its zenith. Some of you may be crazed with lists and responsibilities over the past couple of weeks, while others may be moving through the days with relative calm and quiet. Regardless, when a big event arrives, our expectations for how things should go can crash into reality. […]
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We are heading into the middle of December. Many people are feeling the pressure to “make memories” for themselves and others in their lives. My thought for this week is: “One good holiday moment makes the season worthwhile.” Looking around, whether it be on television, the movies, social media, or elsewhere, it is easy to
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The time between Thanksgiving and the arrival of the new year can be “full.” It is common to have additional responsibilities and activities, which perhaps means having less time to read blogs. Therefore, I’ve decided once again to spend the month of December sharing simple thoughts about enjoying things during the holiday season. They are short
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Life is stressful for a variety of reasons: time pressure, financial challenges, health issues, professional needs, relational strife, and more. One thing that seems to be perpetually in short supply is peace. When I think of peace, I conjure words like tranquility, serenity, and freedom. Peace represents a hush in the storm, a pause of
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We are winding down the month of December. I hope you have had some cheer, even if your life remains busy or difficult. This week I’m sharing my final thought for the holiday season: the best moments are often the ones we don’t plan. I am a planner. Planning makes me feel calm and in
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