Sometimes we get stuck in life when we lose something or someone we once had. A friend, a spouse, a job, a house, a child. The list is endless. If we didn’t choose to get rid of whatever or whoever it was, if circumstances robbed us of that prized possession or loved one without our permission, we can stagnate in life if we’re not careful. So what can we do to get out of that well of self pity and doubt when all seems lost? Continue reading “The Art Of Letting Go”
The tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 have been weighing heavily on my mind the past few days. I’ve been trying to think about what I could do or say to commemorate the event, to honor those that died. But this morning my fourth grade teacher, Pam Casteel, simply reminded us to truly be present today, to notice everything, and I thought that was a wonderful idea. Continue reading “Never Forget What Happened On 9/11”
I have a big soft spot in my heart for teachers. So many amazing educators helped make me the person I am today, from Kindergarten through college. I’m delighted that as an adult, many of them have become my dear friends and continue to inspire me even now. Continue reading “Remember Your Favorite Educator During Teacher Appreciation Week”
Heather and I have never made any secret about the fact that we would love to adopt children. We are nurturers at heart, and we’ve always envisioned ourselves ending up on a big homestead with hordes of adopted children and grandchildren visiting us on special occasions. It’s our dream really. But anytime we bring the idea up in mixed company, we’re met with everything from praise to shock and sometimes, horror. Continue reading “Open Your Heart To A Child And Reap The Rewards”
I’m a firm believer in trusting your instincts. If you get a bad feeling about something, that little nagging feeling in the pit of your stomach is your intuition’s way of saying, “Hold it right there, mister. You’d better think about this for a moment.” Continue reading “Trust Your Intuition and Live Life Wide Open”
Jathan & Heather 