Do you think that many of us base our self-worth on what we can produce? We get trapped in the cyclone of ‘work harder’, ‘produce more’, ‘gather more’. And the cycle continues. Are we teaching this to our children? It appears as though the competition gets younger and younger. The sports become more intense andContinue reading “doing vs. being”
Author Archives: Andie
Helping others….
Sometimes truly helping others is saying no to their request for help
The worst case scenario outlook
For most of my life I have adopted this strategy….always be prepared for the worst case scenario and then you will either be prepared, or you will be pleasantly surprised when something better happens. I thought that it was a way to protect myself and to be ready and not be caught off-guard or worse. Continue reading “The worst case scenario outlook”
Aquisitions
Isn’t it funny…..as I get to the point in my life where I can aquire more….I desire less? I find myself asking, ‘do I really need this?’ I have found simplicity in austerity.
Our Two Faces
I found a rock when I was taking a walk a while back. This rock had been broken apart and the inside looked quite different than the outside. The interior was rough while the outside was smooth, and even the coloring was different. The outside was a dark brown while the inside had more of aContinue reading “Our Two Faces”
Welcome Autumn
The vibrant green of the summer leaves is slowly dulling. Some trees have already let go of their leaves and have watched as they have floated to the ground. There is something to be learned, watching as the autumn wind picks up and forces the trees to ‘let go’. So much of nature parallels our lives. Continue reading “Welcome Autumn”
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Journey with me as we watch and listen to life