I’ve been especially excited about this episode because finding joy in everyday moments is totally my jam. There’s something special about the little things that brighten our lives—a compliment on quirky socks, letting someone ahead of you in line, or leaving a doodle on a loved one’s steering wheel. These small acts put the extra in ordinary days for extraordinary and vibrant lives.
Ep 93. Loving Those Who Challenge US
By loving those who challenge us, we unlock deeper connections and gain valuable insights into both ourselves and those we dislike. Like master chefs finding the perfect balance of flavors in a dish—sometimes it takes a little acidity to elevate the sweetness!
So if you’re ready to turn challenging relationships into opportunities for growth, let’s go!
Home Is The Nicest Word
Home is the nicest word there is. ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder
Loving Those Who Bring Joy
Now, I don’t know about you, but just thinking about cheese instantly makes me smile. And if you’re a fellow meat lover, like me, we’re speaking the same language! So let’s picture that middle layer of lasagna—it’s comforting, it’s rich, it’s the part that satisfies your soul. That’s what this episode is all about: the people who fill us up, who make life so much better just by being in it. These are the people who leave you wondering if they’re angels in disguise. And yet, even though it’s easy to love them, how often do we stop to intentionally love them back? That’s what it’s all about today.
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
“You don’t have to say anything.”
He sat back in his chair. “I won’t. As always, words fail when you most want to say the right thing.” “People think they have to say something, and it never makes me feel better.”
“I know. I’ve decided language isn’t as advanced as we think it is. We’re still apes trying to express our thoughts with grunts while most of what we want to communicate stays locked in our brains.”
― Glendy Vanderah, Where the Forest Meets the Stars
The Keeper Origins: The Complete Trilogy by J. A. Andrews
The light from a kindred spirit can’t heal the brokenness, but it pours into the weakened soul the strength to stand again.
― J.A. Andrews, Dragon’s Reach
Who We Spend It On
There’s only one thing more precious than our time and that’s who we spend it on. ~ Leo Christopher
She’s Gone
Tonight I woke from a bad dream, And it took several moments for reality To fill back through me the way you feel cold water going down on a hot day.
Ep 52. Safe Places
I’ve been thinking about my message for this podcast over the last few days and I’m not going to lie, I’ve teared up more than once. It hits a tender spot in my heart. Today I’m talking about safe places. And we need more safe places desperately in the world right now.
Happy Thought #1
Sitting in the sunshine, eating lunch in the park, and watching the ducks with my brother, Shane.