“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” – Keri RussellEvery significant, major change that we make in our lives is the result of a long series of small changes.Consider...

“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” ~Danny Kaye The brochure read, “Mermaid tail, optional.” What forty-something mom doesn’t have a shimmering fish tail tucked in her closet for just the right...

“Waiting is not mere empty hoping. It has the inner certainty of reaching the goal.” ~I Ching  Waiting has a bad rap in modern Western society. It’s not surprising that I had to look...

I try my best to give credit where credit is due on this blog—citing the original voices of quotes and thoughts and helpful ideas. But for the life of me, I cannot remember...

“There’s the way that light shows in darkness, and it is extremely beautiful. And I think it essentializes the experience of being human, to see light in darkness.” ~Emil Ferris I was leading a...

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” ~Unknown I couldn’t understand his grateful mindset,...

“Don’t wait for your feelings to change to take action. Take action and your feelings will change.” ~Barbara Baron You are stuck because you are waiting to want to do the things you know...

I often ask myself an important question, “Why aren’t more people attracted to a minimalist life?” Given all the benefits of owning just what we need, why would anyone choose to own a...