Diary of the Mind

Years ago I taught a course on Journaling.   I think it helped me more to teach it than I knew at the time.   It was called Diary of the Mind.   Our minds are like diaries that list data, record events for recall, and filter our thoughts.  To clean house and empty our...

Disappointed?

Dealing with Disappointment Have you run to the mailbox for something special and find it isn’t there?  Or checked the front door to see if a package has arrived? Have you listened to hear the phone call ring telling you good news about a job?  Have you had to...

Dealing with Everyday Trials

Dealing with Everyday Trials So we adopted a year old American Bulldog 7 years ago–that’s right she is now over 8.   She has charmed her way into our lives from the very beginning by her sweet disposition.  She immediately knew she belonged to us when she...

Teenagers – Part 3

Part 3.  Parents Adults don’t always recognize that their teens have lots of decisions to make that their generation did not have to make.  Unfortunately, our youth doesn’t have the firsthand experience available to make selections wisely.  Their impulsive...

Teenagers Part 2

Teenagers – Part 2 Yesterday as I was rushing out of the bathroom, my towel hit a glass clock in the corner of the counter.  I stood it up and exited.  Last night as I removed my makeup and washed my face, I didn’t pay any attention to it.  During the...