When searching for what’s next in life; look back to see where you’ve been. There are clues to guide your decisions.
Looking Backwards, Moving Forward
Tag: Purpose
My Three Step Program
Living in fear is a dead end road.
Seeking The Still Small Voice
How many distractions must I leave behind in order to be still and listen?
Morning Rituals
I see people on social media going through their morning rituals and wonder…why can’t I get it together? My mornings are never as thoughtful and beautiful as theirs seem to be. But then again I am not staging my morning ritual for the sake of the camera. This photo is authentic. I didn’t arrange things… Continue reading Morning Rituals
Cries From My Soul
For more years than I can recall, my soul has longed to write. I start blogs, then I give up. I journal for a while then I give up. Why? Fear…fear of what might happen if I succeeded and the expectations that come with that success. We all have those things that cry out from… Continue reading Cries From My Soul
Lulled From Slumber
A soft, filtered light streams in between the slats of the blinds, gently illuminating the room. It is quiet in here. No television. No radio. No other people. I am lulled into a state of peaceful contemplation by the sound of clothes as they roll around in the dryer, and just now the low rumble… Continue reading Lulled From Slumber
What’s Your Season?
Words like seasons, cycles and circle are often used to describe the life we lead and the never ending nature of life. Last weekend our family celebrated together as we witnessed a marriage and the beginning of a new season in all our lives. Golden hour stroll Endings Though life itself is continuous, there are… Continue reading What’s Your Season?
A Grandmother’s Legacy
Willie Brooks Woodring Willie Brooks received her name because her father wanted a boy. No gender reveal back then, so the name stuck. According to my mom she went by Brooks; can’t say that I blame her. Willie is a tough one, even for a boy. Though I don’t remember meeting her I have pictures… Continue reading A Grandmother’s Legacy
Be A Weed
I write for the pure joy it brings me to “put pen to paper” and craft something that is funny, poignant, educational or just a personal brain dump. I don’t know that I could ever write assignment based articles. Oh, I suppose I could but they would not bring the satisfaction of sitting down to… Continue reading Be A Weed
Inspired By Dandelions
Life is an ever evolving cycle of change. Nothing stays the same no matter how hard we try or how desperately we wish to freeze frame a moment in time. To fight against change is to miss the beauty of this naturally cyclical thing we call life. A dandelion’s life purpose is to sow seeds… Continue reading Inspired By Dandelions
Making A Life 