The Chronicles of Narnia: {A great place to learn}
“Lucy,” [Aslan] said… “You have work in hand, and much time has been lost today.” “Yes, wasn’t it a shame?” said Lucy. “I saw you all right. They wouldn’t believe me. They’re all so—” From somewhere deep inside Aslan’s body there came the faintest suggestion of a...
Beautiful Breakfast
I love breakfast any time of the day! Here is a little oatmeal inspiration. Add in's are: -honey -coconut oil -fresh peaches -fresh raspberries -almond milk -sometimes cinnamon! I hope your morning routine is getting into it's groove! Love ya! Jacque
P.S.
As an addition to yesterday's post on validation skills, I offer a few more thoughts: Sometimes I think it is hard for us to determine what "loving" behavior is exactly. {Isn't that why we are tempted to enable others, when we are trying to be "loving" but we end up...
Consider This
When you are tempted to "lay down the law" for someone who is under your stewardship, consider the rules of validation. {Everyone wants and needs to know that: they are of worth, their feelings matter and that someone really cares about them.} How can the person you...
You’ve Got This!
Ever feel that you are in a constant state of searching? Of gathering information or recipes or books or how-to's or haircut ideas or the latest parenting tips? Gathering is great! And learning is wondrously unending! But what happens when you find that you have been...
Care For Her
Who do you love most in the world? Your spouse? Your children? Your parents and siblings? Your friends? Then be kind to them and care for the person they love most in the world! {And the girl who, for a time, is their world!} Yes, I mean you. Care for yourself and...
Bula-bula!
When we were little, our parents taught us a funny game to play at parties. It was a way of playing hide and seek with gifts. The person who had hidden the gift would sing "Bula-bula" and the person who was doing the looking would listen for changes in the sound of...
It’s Greek to Me!
Today I had the delightful opportunity to sit in the sun at a little French restaurant and eat....a Greek salad! My mouth is still singing! Greens, kalamata olives, cucumbers, squares of red and green peppers, feta cheese and tomatoes, tossed in a lemon, olive oil...
Conflict
When experiencing conflict, have the intention to learn. Not to protect a position, but to learn from the experience. (No doubt there will be plenty of opportunities to practice!) Be well! Jacque
You Inspire Me
You keep doing it! Day after day and evening after evening. You keep facing the challenges of your life. You keep learning! You keep acting in love; sometimes it's the tough kind. You keep going back to the drawing board and working things out. You keep looking for...