How to Begin to Accept Drought Periods in Your Life
So, what comes after a long drought, you may ask? I find myself contemplating this question at the end of a very long dry season where everything that could go wrong did in my life. Perhaps you may have found yourself in very similar circumstances. Or, possibly, your dry season may not have lasted as […]
What’s New for 2024?
Hello, Quwhits friends and followers. As 2023 comes to an end. We have much to be grateful for as we reflect on the past year—new jobs, friends, loved ones, perhaps. I also know that for some, we also suffered losses—loved ones, friends, and employment. At year-end, it is customary to make resolutions. And while I […]
When Your Life Starts Feeling Like A Free Fall
So, what happens when your life starts feeling like a free fall? Last night, after putting the final touches to my latest blog post, a song about laying down doubts, this question suddenly came to mind. For some, the idea might sound like a terrifying experience. But to others, it can be the most liberating […]
So You Took A Minute Of Encouragement – What Now
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my fair share of setbacks lately. A couple of months ago, I lost my job and a couple of days ago was the anniversary of my daughter’s passing. Suffice it to say, not the most fabulous timing in the world. Although I believe in the fabric of […]
Finding Courage: Being Confident In The Person I Am
Hello Again, everyone! Last time, in the Courage series, we discussed wearing masks. We also discussed how we could unveil them with courage. Next, in the Courage series, I want us to discuss finding courage, gaining strength, and being confident in the person I am. Finding Courage In A Grain Of Sand During my meditation […]
Finding Courage: How To Unveil The Masks We Wear
Happy New Year, everyone! I want to start the year with a new series called the Courage series. I know that many of you like to make new year resolutions. Some may want to lose weight, save money, pay off debt, start a new job, quit an old job, and the list goes on and […]
Directionally Challenged: How To Find My Way Back
Do you know of someone who often confuses left and right directions? Or perhaps that someone is you? Do you have trouble distinguishing your left from your right? Now before everyone gets upset, right-left confusion is a real thing. Some people have trouble distinguishing left from right, particularly in time pressure situations. How do I […]
Route Recalculating: When You Need A New Path
So, I’m going somewhere new. I’m excited, so I get all dressed up, get in my car, turn on the navigation system, type in the directions to my destination, and am on my way. I even turn up the music and belt out a few tunes (off-key or not). Who cares, right? Things haven’t been […]
Taking Deep Breaths: How To Look To The Surface
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel as if you cannot catch your breath? Perhaps, not a single day. Maybe to you, it feels more like you have been holding your breath forever. Sometimes, that feeling comes in waves. There are good days and bad days. Days when hurt, pain, loss, […]
Finding My Voice – I Want to Sing Again!
Music is one of the many things that connected my daughter and me. We loved listening to music, and we also loved singing. I remember taking road trips together and singing along to the songs together – what beautiful memories. After her death, singing became more of a challenge. Although I still loved music, the […]