I went downtown to get a cup of coffee during some alone time with my current reading book. On my drive back home, I felt this urge to go a different route. Instead of turning toward my road to head home, I drove beyond. This route eventually led me to a familiar, favorite nature spot.…
Filling My Cup & Pouring Out to Others
I read it everywhere, it seems. Scrolling through social media and I see it as a meme, a word of encouragement to another, or a self-motivated proclamation. "You can't pour from an empty cup." In other words, you can't give to others if you are lacking in your own life. Seems accurate. The first time…
The Path Less Traveled
The past two weeks were rough for me. I was daily at odds with my toddler. It deeply pained me and caused me much regret by the end of every day. I had frequent outbursts regardless of his behaviors or actions. I felt overwhelmed and burnt out. Which only caused more meltdowns as a response…
Dry Seasons
Due to the frigid cold temperatures this winter, we've had to crank up the heat in our home. The heater is constantly running and still doesn't seem to bring us the warm result we seek. However, it has created an unwanted outcome of an extremely dry atmosphere. While having "cold symptoms", my son and I…
Weeding Yields Renewing
I've spent a considerable amount of time pulling weeds this summer. Our driveway, along with other areas in our yard, slowly became overwhelmed with weeds. Therefore, the daunting task of weeding needed to take place. My husband and I devoted one afternoon to weeding our driveway. We quickly realized we may be in over our…
Sacred Sheep 