Struggling For Peace Amidst Dreams Lost

I am heavy-hearted and filled with sadness. I sigh and sit with diminished hope my life or any life can ever be satisfactory and without the pain of loss: lost children, lost time, lost health, lost love, lost opportunities, lost understanding, lost patience, lost dreams. How do we come to peace with the loss of …

We Are All Imperfectly Lovable!

We are each flawed. That’s part of what being human is all about. The amazing thing is through our flaws we are best able to give and receive love! Who needs more love than the most flawed of us? Who know how to love more than the one who so desperately needs it? This is …

Following the Guidance of my Soul

I cringe at the thought of being called religious. Why? Because of all that word has come to represent. The word religious describes so many who have used their spiritual beliefs to separate themselves from others. These folks use religion as an excuse to justify their judgement and hate against their neighbors. Sometimes these folks …

Love Is the Most Important Thing

Love is the most important thing we can do. ❤️Ann ‘Not Just A Blonde’

Thinking Tree

Sometimes we just need a place to get away and think. Nature is a wonderful place to do just that! Away from the noises of the world without it’s stressors and distractions, we are able to center ourselves. Spending time in nature can calm the mind and open our ears to God’s promptings. Find yourself …

Breathe & Believe

It’s easy in this life to get frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed and saddened. Life is just so unpredictable and nothing is ever guaranteed! Illness, tragedy, trauma and death steal our dreams and break our hearts. How are we to cope? What are we to do to ease our pain? The answer to how we carry on …

Explore Where You Are

So many times we look ‘out there’ for fulfillment, for adventure and for meaning. The truth is, we have so many untapped opportunities, blessings to embrace, things to experience and places to explore right where we are! Why do we often value what is out of reach more than what we already embrace? Fully appreciating …