Make Room for Quiet Moments
Harmony at home often depends on how well we make room for quiet moments during the busiest season of the year. Some haste is to be expected, but too much rushing around could be detrimental. Let’s take time to check in with ourselves. Ask: Am I in a happy state of...Give Thanks for Your Favorite Things
When is the last time you stopped to give thanks for your favorite things? In a world where negativity runs rampant, being thankful is the anecdote. Cynicism stops when we purposely turn our thoughts in the opposite direction. Positive thoughts are powerful. Their...Create Memorable Summer Traditions
When we create memorable summer traditions family time is all the sweeter. “At the heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience.” [i] Have you given much thought to creating family traditions? Summer is the perfect season to turn those thoughts into...
Bloom Where You Are Planted
What might it mean to bloom where you are planted? Consider the Trillium. They grow where God plants them. During early Spring walks, I keep a watchful eye out for these beauties. Like me, they are native to the Pacific Northwest. Their happy place is beneath the...It’s Time to Bloom Again
It’s time to bloom again. Stepping outside it’s easy to see Springtime has returned. What lay dormant for months is waking up. Daffodils, Daphne, Forsythia, and Camellias are among the flowers blooming in the Pacific Northwest. And accompanying this beautiful...
Maxine Marsolini