For a perspective shift, cue this drama llama.

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Sometimes we find ourselves getting all caught up in our drama. And it’s often stupid stuff, too:

  • Can somebody just give a straight answer to our work question?
  • We finally order an item we need to replace, and it’s discontinued.
  • The only day this week we have to mow the lawn turns into a rainstorm.
  • Date night? What’s that?
  • How can there possibly be THIS many inconsiderate drivers on the road today?!?

It’s like we’re holding a bouquet of beautiful roses, but all we notice are the thorns digging into our hands. So we Read More

You already have the answers

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I received a great reminder last week about how we already have the answers we seek, and to simply seek within. Now, I know I know that I know that, yet it seems the external cacophony of life can be so loud that sometimes I get distracted.

I forget, and then I remember. Then I re-forget, and then I re-remember. And I used to be hard on myself for this cycle, feeling like I was wavering and failing instead of holding steady in faith. Maybe you can relate.

The thing is, Read More

God Is My Social Media Manager

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Sometimes you go through something so big that you cave in. Normally socially outgoing and engaged, for now you pull your energies in and keep them close. Your external Social Media Manager morphs into an internal Hermit.

Maybe you are going through a divorce. Your spouse has moved into nursing care. Or you are planning a funeral for your child. We’re talking about a life transition so impactful that you are temporarily pausing. For a very long time. Read More

Miss Understood

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Conflict develops when two people say, “Here’s how I need you to be.”

Resolution emerges when one of those people says, “I allow you to be exactly as you are.”

One of you.

You don’t need both. You don’t need to agree. You don’t even need the other’s conscious awareness.

Just your own. Read More