Photo via Sloan Photographers “You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the people you meet, the dreams you have, the conversations you engage in. You are what you take from these. You are the sound of the ocean, the breath of fresh air, the brightest light and the darkest corner. You… Read more →
Jenna
Presence
(Photo via Sloan Photographers) “The most precious gift that we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. -Thich Nhat Hanh These days we are surrounded by so many distractions. It seems at times that the world is in such fast motion, that it is hard to even… Read more →
The Hope Jar
I am the youth church leader for a group of girls ages 12-18. This past summer we attended girls camp for a week. The girls decided to write encouraging thoughts or words on rocks and sticks they found in the woods, and then they put them in a glass jar. If any of the girls that week were feeling down… Read more →
Advice
“If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity, it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’ Then repeat to… Read more →
Hope On. Journey On.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller Our Show Up For Life motto is Hope On, Journey On. It is one of my absolute favorite sayings. My friend made me a bracelet that has all sorts of different charms with words on it, but this tag is my… Read more →
Greek Style Chicken Wraps
“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” -Jim Robin Here is another delicious recipe that I found from the Cooking Light magazine. This is great for lunch, or even for a quick dinner meal. Greek Style Chicken Wraps 1 cup grape tomatoes halved 3 tablespoons kalamata olives chopped 2 tablespoons… Read more →
Quick and Easy Summer Recipe
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” -Virginia Woolfe I never understood why my Mom said it was too hot to cook in the summer until I became a Mom myself. Blame it on the laziness of summer, or the weather, but I have lost the desire to cook meals that… Read more →
From Victim to Victor
“Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.” -Winston Churchill I love this show called “Extreme Weight Loss.” It follows men and women through a year transformation on their journey to losing weight. It is always more than a journey… Read more →
Make Fitness a Family Affair
“Make exercise a part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth or taking a shower. Don’t think about it, just do it.” -Author Unknown It’s Summertime, and that means the kids are home from school and you are wondering what to do with them all Summer long. At least that’s what I think about Summertime! My… Read more →
Just Say No
I had a conversation with some friends last night about being more assertive and learning to say, “NO”! One of my friends laughed and said we better learn to say “NO” more often, or we will end up in therapy like she did. We laughed about it, but as I thought about it more, I knew that this is… Read more →