I used to loathe the word “forgiveness.” What it meant to me was that someone could hurt me, lie to me, or even abuse me, say “sorry,” and I was supposed to pretend like...

“A comfortable home is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.” —Sydney Smith, 1843It is difficult to overstate the importance we humans place on “home.”I once...

“Sometimes what you’re most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.” ~Robert Tew I like to say I don’t regret much in life, because I know I’ve always done...

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Yesterday my son called me from college and asked about my day. I told him about my...

Note: This is a guest post from Myquillyn Smith of The Nesting Place and author of House Rules.What comes to mind when you think of minimalist home decorating? I used to think minimalism...

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ~Joseph Campbell My husband Jake and I sit in anguish on our beautiful new linen couch, inches away from each other, yet worlds...

“If you feel that you are missing out on fulfillment and happiness, but cannot put your finger on why, perhaps there is something deeper going on. Believe it or not, anyone can develop...

Maybe one of the most underrated skills in our world today is the ability to distinguish between wants and needs. Think about it: When was the last time you sat down to actually...