Happy Monday! As the holidays steadily approach, it's easy for us to feel rushed and overwhelmed. Schedules fill up, money flies out the door, and work doesn't slow down. However, during this season, we should take time to show love and gratitude. This quote by Louisa May Alcott reminds us of the importance of love… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
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Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a blessed weekend. This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. "I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures,… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I believe the nicest and sweetest days…”
Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. This week's quote comes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. "So we choose to see miracles." Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale We can't avoid trials and tribulations on this Earth, but what we can do is find blessings amid the chaos. I know, this is way easier… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”
Happy Monday! I hope you are healthy, enjoying some beautiful weather, and excited about starting a new week. This week's quote is from my favorite memoir, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. As usual, if you've never read it before, I recommend it. “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings [...] It’s something… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…”
The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
The photos below were both taken on March 12th around 7:30 a.m., but I didn't take them on the same day. I took the first picture exactly one year ago, in 2024, and I took the second one today, in 2025. A gorgeous March sunrise in 2024 A beautiful March sunrise in 2025 Now that… Continue reading The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com It's hard. It's hard to get out of bed. It's hard to accomplish our tasks. It's hard to have fun. It's hard to smile. Sometimes, it's hard to live. Unfortunately, there's not an easy fix to this. But thankfully for us, a difficult life doesn't guarantee a pointless one,… Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
