I got angry with my husband a few nights ago. I was obviously upset, so he asked me what was going on. I told him, even though I knew I shouldn’t have. It was late and we were already tired, and the inevitable fight happened because neither of us could deal with the extra tension… Read More What happens when we play the blame game
It’s easy to talk about the idea of incorporating Minga into your daily life. It feels great to say you value spending your time on others. It’s a lot harder, however, to actually do it. Since I quit my job last year, my life has changed drastically. For one thing, I’ve been challenged to create… Read More A gentle reminder when you’re tempted to hoard your time
I recently heard a story about how a South American tribe accomplished the impossible. A group of aid workers were in the village, working hard to build their first-ever school. However, a series of setbacks had virtually guaranteed that the school would not be completed before the aid workers had to leave.
On Monday I encouraged you to put yourself out there and meet one of your neighbors. However, that’s a tall order indeed for someone who’s never put themselves out there before. If you go to an event, you can at least be fairly certain that the people you meet there share an interest with you.… Read More Tips for breaking the ice
Long-distance friendships can be great. I have several of my own that I treasure deeply. However, proximity is important, too. No matter how emotionally close you may be to someone, you’re going to miss something if you don’t live in the same vicinity as they do.
I like the idea of “future friends.” Even people you don’t like, or who don’t particularly like you, have the potential to be good friends in the future.
I have a confession to make. I’m a shameless briber. For months now, I’ve been bribing the mail carrier, leasing agents, and maintenance staff who work at my apartment complex. Periodically I will randomly show up with cookies, brownies, lemon bars, or some other yummy goodie. Last week it was a whole loaf of… Read More The power of a “bribe”
Author’s note: this is not my usual fare at all, so I apologize if it seems out of place. But it’s something that’s been on my heart for a while, and I wanted to share it. Also, just to clarify, I am NOT currently pregnant 😉 Dear future daughter, Many years in the future, when you… Read More Dear future daughter: I hope you settle
Well, summer is definitely winding down. Nearly all the schools have started back, and the first official day of autumn is just a few weeks away. While I will miss the lazy afternoons spent by the pool, I’m not too heartbroken, since fall is far and above my favorite season of the year.
It’s so easy to sit here at my computer and encourage you to persevere, to push through, not give up, fight for what you believe in. However, I am fully aware that advice like that is far easier said than done. I have been there, curled up on the floor wanting nothing more than to… Read More How to push through when you feel like quitting
