“Sense of purpose” is a topic I have researched and thought about for many years. Time and again my personal journey has led me back to the concept that people who have a sense of purpose as they approach retirement seem to live a more satisfying life as they age. I define “sense of purpose”…
As a classically-trained pianist, I went through many years of music theory instruction. On an introductory level, much time was spent learning notes and beats to perfect the art of reading and playing music. Rhythm is a word I have reflected on quite a bit lately. I believe there are many metaphors in life that…
While summertime can often mean more family time, there are lots of responsibilities on parents’ plates that don’t slow down even if school does. Whether you’re planning a summer filled with beach vacations, fun family activities or looking at busy work schedules, all parents can benefit from looking for small and meaningful ways to spend…
People pleasing can come easy when we want to show someone we love them. We tend to enjoy pleasing others with blessings such as gifts or meeting their needs. But sometimes pleasing can become difficult and detrimental when our motive is no longer based on love but rather driven by fear. There was a…