Those Validating Questions

Recently, I heard a young parent as a small child why they had just misbehaved.  I asked that question of my kids many times too.  It’s just a reactive, what-are-you-thinking kind of question.  And is there a good answer for it?  Not usually.  Mostly a way to...

Listen to Understand

Have you ever spoken with someone who said, “Uh huh,” at all the right moments during a conversation, but you know that they aren’t really listening to you?  It’s that not-so-good feeling of being discreetly ignored or back-burnered.  Yes, I...

“Listen to Me Mama”

There are times when we are not “present” with our kids.  Maybe we are trying to solve a difficult problem, maybe we are feeling depressed or anxious or we’re tuned-in to a cell phone or maybe we’re just overly busy.  I appreciate this study...

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

  A few declarations to consider adding to your list: I am divinely led. I am right where I need to be in my life’s journey. It is safe to be me! I am loved and valued. I am creating the life I want. I am setting clear boundaries, kindly, gently,...

Crazy-Less

Do you ever have days that feel crazy? And then when the pressure subsides a little, it’s as if your vision clears-up and you can see the things that you’ve been ignoring in the hustle and hurry? Feeling the chaos of a given day may push us to move and get...