Tag Archives: Encouragement

Finding Arrows

Every now and then you get a unique opportunity in life. I am not referring to a lottery win, that would be nice, but I am talking about other opportunities. Several years ago, such an opportunity landed in my lap. I spent six months trying to push it away. After no success at trying toContinueContinue reading “Finding Arrows”

Taking a Minute to Regroup

I am doing something a little different this week, bear with me, I think you might like it. I was recently reminded that we all need a minute every now and then… this is apart of mine. My Own Pause Sometimes in my life I find that I need to hit a Pause button andContinueContinue reading “Taking a Minute to Regroup”

Five Minutes

What if someone said “you have five minutes to tell me about ______, about whatever the topic was to be?” You have five minutes to covey your feelings and thoughts. What will you say first? What is your leading point going to be? What will you follow it up with? And how will your closeContinueContinue reading “Five Minutes”

Waiting on Spring

Today, I noticed that the tulips near my mailbox have bloomed. I love it when the flowers emerge from the ground, bud, and then bloom as the petals open. There is such beauty in the refreshing spring growth. Things have been dormant and are now ready to begin anew again. I am always refreshed byContinueContinue reading “Waiting on Spring”

Wordless Wednesday… Another New Thing

I have learned that many who blog have a post entitled Wordless Wednesday in which they post photos, but no commentary. Just photos and perhaps a brief description of the photo. I have decided to try this. Next week I shall try for less words. For this week this is my Wordless Wednesday post. IContinueContinue reading “Wordless Wednesday… Another New Thing”

Rest for the Weary, and for the Rest of Us Too

Rest, do you ever think about it? I mean seriously and intentionally plan rest into your day or week? Sometimes it seems we are going so fast we forget to stop. You know the old saying stop and take time to smell the flowers? While I think that’s a great idea, I am actually purposingContinueContinue reading “Rest for the Weary, and for the Rest of Us Too”

Life Lessons From Kids Who Shoot Bows

I had the privilege of spending part of my weekend in a youth archery event. These events are always interesting to me. There are parents and children from different walks of life gathered from all over the state with one common denominator; a child who shoots archery. There are youth from all age ranges andContinueContinue reading “Life Lessons From Kids Who Shoot Bows”