How to find your calling is for anyone that is feeling lost or unsatisfied with their current life. I am a wife and a mom. For the last six years I have spent most of my time caring for my husband, being pregnant and nurturing children. It has been some of the most joyous and trying times of my life. It has only been in the last year or so that I felt myself pulled to see myself holistically vs … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Calling
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Valentines Day Gift Guide
I think everyone should feel special on Valentines Day. I feel a bit of stress on Valentines Day because I don't just think of the people that I love; I also think about people who might feel unloved or left out. I hope that everyone will simply find a way to show love to someone else and then that love will be returned. Maybe the love won't return with your timing or exact preferences, … [Read more...] about Valentines Day Gift Guide
Mother Daughter Relationship
8 Ways to Strengthen the Mother Daughter Relationship About a week ago we boxed up our television and had a family counsel where we explained why we decided to eliminate TV. My two youngest (one year old and three year old ) didn’t really understand, but my six year old cried and was upset for a little while. We explained that we saw eliminating the TV as a way to be more connected to each other … [Read more...] about Mother Daughter Relationship
On Being Left Behind
My dad passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 58 years old. He was so young, and his passing was only a few days before his birthday. His death was sudden and unexpected. My dad had been dealing with diabetes and all the symptoms that come with it, but he was still working, and we were looking forward to him and my mom coming to visit us this summer. About two weeks ago my dad fell off … [Read more...] about On Being Left Behind
The Priceless Elements of Home Design
The Priceless Elements of Home Design are the feelings you have when you are home, the intangibles that mean more than appearances. Have you ever gone into a home that is a bit messy, cluttered or even dirty, but you left feeling loved and warm? I have had this experience many times. It even seems that those people that are a little less concerned with the appearance of their home are actually … [Read more...] about The Priceless Elements of Home Design
Where to Find Wisdom
Where to Find Wisdom This morning I woke up early and immediately started thinking about my goals and plans. I am eager to learn many important lessons this year, and I have been thinking about where to find wisdom. I was led to read about one of my ancestors, and I landed on my great grandmother Miriam Gilchrist. I have heard stories from my grandmother, but I still knew very little about … [Read more...] about Where to Find Wisdom