CHOOSE Joy in Celebrations!
This month I’m encouraging you to find joy in celebrating! Celebrate the big, big things! Celebrate the seemingly small things like gainful employment, loving relationships, reliable transportation … your health! Celebrate your victories at home and at work! Celebrate the
As I Reflect on the Year …
AND love persists. Happiness calls our name. Joy can be our default home. I welcome all of this. I embrace it. I hold it close to my heart.
Deeply Rooted: Remaining grounded, planted … anchored in a drifting world
I’ve learned what it means to settle in while still growing. I’ve experienced the joy of cultivating deep and meaningful relationships. I’m witnessing the fruit of intentionally engaging in community and then investing my time, as well as talents, in
What Happened in Richmond …
Earlier this year I committed to being more intentional with both my money and my time. This commitment has included a realignment of my priorities for the next few months and an exploration of new ventures. On Friday my friend
The Art of Doing Nothing, i.e. Stillness
Over a decade ago a friend bought me The Art of Doing Nothing as a gift. I am sure some series of conversations prompted her to make the purchase. It took me another year or so to finally read the
All I Have I Give Freely
On last week one of my closest friends arrived to visit me in the U.K. Her visit occurs on the culmination of five other friends “crossing the pond” to explore my temporary home and see a few new sights. While
A New Thing
Photo taken from: http://www.danaarcuri.com/blog/god-is-doing-a-new-thing - also a great post! I visited Atlanta for the first time while I was in high school participating in a college tour – from that moment I knew I wanted to attend college there. A few
The Start of a New Book
I’ve been writing about new beginnings and new chapters for a while now :-). I often post these pieces around the New Year, my birthday, or times of major transitions – I’ve had a few of these since starting this
Saying Good-Bye to 2016
It’s almost time to say good-bye to 2016 so before I head out for vacation, I am posting my last blog for the year. I started the year out in Hawaii – one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever
It’s My Birthday … and What Happened at the Party!!!
I met a few friends out this weekend to celebrate my birthday. When I arrived at the venue I noticed that the event was being held in two separate rooms, which I assumed were adjoining. As I walked the corridor