by skimhenson | Jan 10, 2019 | getting your own life, relationships, writing words to live by
“How you start your day is how you live your day. How you live your day is how you live your life.” Louise Hay Definition @ Merriam-Webster for intentional: Done by intention or design; intended. Definition @ Merriam-Webster for intention: A determination...
by skimhenson | Dec 22, 2018 | emotions, feeling our feelings, suicide
In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. Albert Camus Christmas comes with all sorts of expectations for family togetherness, cheer, and wishes that we want fulfilled by Santa and others. Sugarplums dance in our heads. We...
by skimhenson | Nov 15, 2018 | emotions, feeling our feelings
“Feelings won’t kill you. Running away from them will.” Unknown It wasn’t until I attended a “Heal Your Inner Child” workshop that I got a hint about how much energy and time I spent trying to escape my emotions. I was on the run and looking over my shoulder at...
by skimhenson | Oct 1, 2018 | feeling our feelings, relationships
“Jesus wept.” John 11:35 If Mom were still around, she would have turned 91 today. This is my first time sending her birthday wishes since she died in 2013; my first blog post dedicated to her. Today also marks the first time I’ve cried about her death. A couple of...
by skimhenson | Aug 4, 2018 | emotions, honesty, relationships
“In the world where you can be anything, be kind.” Unknown My husband John and I came into our marriage with very different ways to solve a problem, and we both thought our way was the kind one. I’m honest. I say whatever comes to mind that I think might help him...