Isn’t it amazing how hard we have to work at communicating well? I often throw up my hands and think, “God, does it really have to be this difficult?”Whether it is working through a misunderstanding with my husband, negotiating through a conflict among my children, or responding thoughtfully to a coaching client who’s trying to figure out her next best step, communicating well is an essential skill that requires intentionality, humility, and perseverance. Although words have always come easily to me, I’ve not always been good at communicating well. My thoughts would often race ahead, striving to find the…
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My daughter’s teacher (Mrs. Hartman) posted a poem a while back on her Facebook site. Little did I know that my husband (who shares my Facebook account) had been keeping an eye on it…waiting…
The Facebook group "Women Against Feminism" had a moment Monday. The group, which says it is “against modern feminism and its toxic culture,” (and presumably for Robin Thicke?) posted photos of women holding pieces of paper explaining why they don't…
Recently I’ve experienced these surges of anger that take hold of my emotions. As I stare at my husband I am reminded that he slept with her.
I never thought I’d get married. So when my husband proposed to me, there were plenty of things to consider before I agreed to marry him. Was I willing to look outside myself and put someone else’s concerns on par with mine? I looked into his eyes…
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This article explains how to end the cycle of arguing with your spouse all the time. Begin to live a more peaceful co-existence.
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Just because you're mad at someone, doesn't mean you stop loving them.
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This post may not be what you want to read if you recently discovered your husband’s affair or are within the first six months after D-day. Immediately after my D-day I hated Bat Shit and I wanted …
Narcissists always see themselves as victims no matter how horribly they've treated someone else. @The Black Butterfly quotes, narcissists quotes.
I just want you, that's all. All your flaws, mistake, smiles, giggles, jokes, sarcasm, everything. I just want you.
A letter to my teenage self… I know you are busy trying to be a cool teenager and all but, I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know a few things… First, let’s just go ahead and make a pact now… …no more perms m’kay? Really, they do nothing for you, and while I’m at it, those jingle bell socks you have on are cute on Christmas Day for about 90 seconds, but whatever you do, do not wear them to school, it will just further the distance between you and the normal kids who don’t dress weird. I know you love them because you have a thing for quirky and don’t believe me, so please just trust me? Yep, you and Emily, together as usual. In your freshman year of college Emily will begin to become a friend instead of just a pesky little sister. By the time you graduate, you’ll be a united front to be reckoned with. You two will always think you are funnier than you are and that is just fine. Not only that but Emily will write a book one day about being a Good Girl and all those […]
Sigyn was the wife of Loki the villain of villains in Norse mythology. But she was also the best presentation of a perfect wife who had been through a lot of pain but still found her way to stay strong and to support her beloved.
Over the weekend I whipped up this free little project using materials I had on hand. I love crafts like this: EASY, FAST, and FREE! Even if you have to buy the material for this, it’s still under $3 to make. It’s the perfect little touch for your home as we move into the “Season...Read More »
Instagram poet A.R. Asher beautifully describes just how being in love truly feels with 10 of his most magical Instagram love poems.
You know you like to look at pictures of stuff. So here's some stuff kid.
SOMETIMES A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, SOMETIMES A FEW WORDS ARE WORTH A THOUSAND PICTURES… HAVE AN INSPIRED AND GREAT WEEKEND!