Helping Women Move From Fear into Faith
Let’s call to mind all the real gifts we’ve undeservingly received. Sometimes we are moving too fast to notice. Thanksgiving beckons us to pause, open our eyes to the present moment and to wait a few more days before the foray into frenzy.
“To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and He has given us everything.
“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” -David Bowie A weird idea came to…
What if you suddenly walked out of your home, never to return? What would your loved ones find? I’m regularly speaking to baby boomer clients about all their stuff, and what in the world to do with it? We were endowed with rare treasures from our parents and grandparents. Chosen to be caretakers of priceless antiques. “Keep these pieces in our family,” they said. I’m constantly saying to my clients and to myself, “Stuff is only (monetarily) worth what someone is willing to pay for it.”
I started writing a blog post last week, but somehow I couldn’t get excited about describing emotional trauma caused by mountains of…
One way to show love and bring folks together is to feed them. I’ve always believed that sharing a meal around the table is the best way to really know people and bond with them. As soon as you pull up a chair to the table, you’re all on common ground. No one is better than the other one and the table joins you together with an invisible cord that causes everyone to breathe easy and be their authentic selves. At least that’s the way I see it.
I’ll never forget the times I ran to my best friends’ homes, in the most difficult seasons of my life. More than once I dragged my two kids along and invaded Barbara’s family meals and celebrations when I needed the comfort of family. They welcomed us into the fold as if we were part of the plan. My favorite memories happened in homes. We had real conversations and relationships went to deeper levels. I always felt encouraged.
I love helping folks stage their homes when they are selling. Staging makes an enormous difference. I also enjoy helping clients stage…
There is one thing I learned early on about making friends with neighbors. Asking a favor, even to borrow some sugar, can initiate a relationship.
You may have a much better memory than I do. But if you’re like me, there is huge relief in depending on my list rather than on my brain.
Some people like to move. I don’t understand these people.
There is a common practice that most people engage in to show affection for friends and family. We give gifts. Gift giving…