Tag Archives: peace

The Calming Effect of Water

I am lucky enough to live in Southwest Florida near the beach.  This morning instead of walking around my neighborhood (my usual routine) I decided to go down to the beach and walk there.  Despite the wind, it was absolutely beautiful, even if it was a chilly 66 degrees.  The thing that affected me theContinue reading “The Calming Effect of Water”

Day of Atonement

Today is a day many of us are off from work for Yom Kippur, a Day of Atonement.  While I was not raised in the Jewish traditions, this day has always affected me as a day we could all use.  I originally learned of its importance through Jewish friends. This day, I have discovered, isContinue reading “Day of Atonement”

Act or React?

There are so many opportunities for us to become angry and frustrated.  The way we respond to these situations makes a difference in our overall sense of peace.  Do we react at the way the driver just cut you off by screaming and pounding our fists on the steering wheel?  Or, do we act andContinue reading “Act or React?”

A Place for Everything, And Everything in Its Place

For me, being organized is a way to reduce stress.  I have learned that by being unorganized, I waste a lot of time in my day.  I also would get frustrated with myself which would lead to feelings of self-hatred and incompetence. I began the habit of “A Place for Everything, And Everything in ItsContinue reading “A Place for Everything, And Everything in Its Place”

The Power of Lists

I am a self-proclaimed obsessive list-maker.  I love making lists of just about anything I need to accomplish.  I have made lists for: Grocery shopping To-do’s for work Things to do on my days off Stores to hit on trips to the mall Things to remember to do for myself Things to bring on vacationContinue reading “The Power of Lists”

When Life Gives You Lemons

Each of us knows that life is a series of ups and downs.  The only thing that we can always count on is change.  Just when things are smoothly moving along, usually something will happen to shake us up a little (or a lot). My father was a man of incredible integrity, dedication, and love. Continue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons”