It seems I’ve spent the last 6 months in a constant state of reset and one of the things I’ve come to cherish as part of this process is silence. It happened by accident, at women’s retreat, where the first 12 hours were spent in complete silence. We didn’t stop living or doing, but we did stop talking. And I was surprised at how it brought me closer to my thoughts and emotions. How it forced me to slow down and look inside. But most importantly, how my spirit cracked open just enough to feel God’s presence in a new and refreshing way. Silence has been a scarcity in my life, and I’m sure it is in yours also. Between parenting, work, and juggling life in general, I’ve spent far more time in chaos and noise. It wasn’t until one aspect of noise was removed that I realized all the Continue Reading
Summer Reset: 6 Weeks to a Better You!
June is right around the corner, and it's the perfect time to press the reset button. Because I work in higher education, summers are spent resetting everything for the fall term. It's when we make necessary changes and improvements, cut out the excess, and put our discombobulated ducks in a row. We take time to retreat together, refocus and sharpen our skills, and we enjoy the lighter side of life. I absolutely love these summer months to reset and make all things right again. It's refreshing because it brings clarity and renewed purpose to the days ahead. Our mistakes take a back seat to all the ways we succeeded. Past frustrations give way to new plans and visions. Overwhelming agendas are cleared to make room for play. Unmet goals become new opportunities to set Continue Reading