As part of being human, we experience emotions(feelings) all the time. No one is exempt. Learning how to handle our emotions is important aspect of being a functional human being. It is expected of a young child to possibly throw a fit, lash out in anger, or break down in tears because something did not… Continue reading Emotions are Visitors with a Message
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Who are you when dealing with difficult circumstances?
“It is the trials of life that make you humble and make you strong.” -Marjorie Pay Hinckley On Monday I ran 6 miles on a local trail without an ankle brace. It was a big deal. I had been physically unable to for almost 10 months. Last August, I was playing chair soccer with my… Continue reading Who are you when dealing with difficult circumstances?
What Happened While it Was Raining
It’s springtime in the Pacific Northwest and that means it is finally Soccer Season. What that also means is a lot of soaking wet kids, coaches, and parents at many windy, wet practices and games. Today, as we drove up to practice the energy in the car was electric. My boys were excited- it was… Continue reading What Happened While it Was Raining
You Can Become Who You Want
The other day, as I stood watering my raspberry plants, I noticed how stark of a difference there was between the plants. Many of my raspberry plants are stunted. They are in pots of varying sizes which have limited their resources for nutrients, their space for growth, and their depth for solid and strong roots.… Continue reading You Can Become Who You Want
Courage
COURAGE. Just think about that word for a moment. What comes to mind? Who do you picture? What are they like? What is courage? Can we only have courage with the absence of fear? Often we think that is true and necessary. But that is a lie. The word courage is derived from the Old… Continue reading Courage