We can learn so much from observing nature. Today’s observation is the parable of the tomato plant. My friend, Cynthia, was born with a green thumb. With the love of a mother she carefully nurtures the tender seedling starts in her greenhouse. The greenhouse offers controlled temperature and protection from the elements which would seemingly create … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered why superheroes are so popular with children? Is it the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound, shoot webs from your wrists and take down the bad guys? Or is it the cool costume? Many think the clout is in the cape but I suggest the real power comes … Continue reading
My daughter is serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She’s approaching her half way point, which many people refer to as ‘hump’ day. I didn’t want to use the same old camel theme and was thinking about how as a laborer in the Lord’s vineyard she is halfway through … Continue reading
I was thinking about euphemisms. A euphemism is the substitution of an expression for one thought too blunt. “To pass away” is a euphemism for “to die”. However so is, “kick the bucket” which seems more harsh since it’s reference comes from kicking a bucket from beneath a person in a noose. There are euphemisms for the … Continue reading
When you’re trying to institute changes – especially to do with eating – does is sometimes feel like a zombie has overtaken your body? You commit to omit sugar or resist temptation and before you know it you’ve succumbed again. (Yes I know this graphic is horrible – but so is giving away our power!) … Continue reading
Touch a plant to reduce stress. Yes, you read that right. In a study by researchers at Chiba University in Chiba, Japan they proved that men who touched plant leaves for two minutes felt calmer and had less cerebral blood flow to the brain areas associated with stress than men who touched metal or other … Continue reading
Many of us struggle with perfectionist tendencies. You know who you are – the ones for whom good enough is never enough. Often these tendencies have to do with childhood insecurities or beliefs that we are not safe, and especially not safe to be ourselves. For me (and many of my siblings) we believed that if … Continue reading
