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Love: Defined
Valentine’s Day has come and gone and since then, I’ve been thinking about the topic of ‘Love’ and what it means to me. When I was young and the notion of love first crossed my mind, I would have described it as a feeling of affection or caring for a person. Perhaps also a feeling of being safe and secure, knowing that that person always has my back. My definition of love has certainly shifted as I’ve grown older - From ‘needing’ or ‘seeking to fill a void,’ to more of an A
Feb 282 min read
Rewiring the Grump: Can negative talk literally shrink your brain?
“To err is human; to complain is even more so.” This was a famous quote by the English poet, Alexander Pope. I think what he was saying is that that as human beings, we all make mistakes and complain. I completely agree, but have you ever found yourself to be a chronic complainer? Something I’m learning about myself is that at times, I can be quite a whiner. What I’ve noticed is that after I’ve complained too much, I experience what I call an 'emotional hangover’ - it just l
Feb 53 min read
Sparkly new start for 2026 or just a Big Question Mark?
Are you excited for the new year or do you find yourself worrying about the unknowns? As a habitual forward-thinker, I am anticipating a new year of possibilities ... My goal for this year is to pursue a life of true simplicity, meaning to prioritize “intentionality” and a season of quiet growth and simple joys. As I’ve been thinking about this new year, I’d like to: Continue to put Jesus above all else and to love my husband and others in a meaningful way. Protect my joy an
Jan 203 min read
New horizons for 2026
My hope and prayer for you is that 2026 be your blank canvas - paint it with bold dreams and vibrant actions!
Jan 11 min read
Who's in control?
About a year ago, I wrote a blog on “Is anyone stealing your peace?” In it I wrote about my realization that “true peace is having a calmness or a quiet mind, regardless of any change, uncertainty, or chaos surrounding me.” I also included a quote from my husband about peace, which is, “I think that living a life of peace requires rigorous discipline and a conscious effort.” I am now realizing the truth of what he said. Last week when I was having a difficulty in calming my
Dec 2, 20253 min read
Is happiness a destination or are you just driving past it?
How many of us have said, “I will be happy when I have a new job, or when I have more money, or when we go on vacation, or when…?? How do you define happiness? Do you think that it is a destination, a fixed point you can reach after achieving a major goal, such as buying a house, getting a promotion, going on your dream vacation, or meeting your soulmate? Although it seems that this “destination happiness” is fleeting, conditional, and can often lead to an endless cycle of ch
Nov 16, 20252 min read
Dare to embrace your true self? – The power of radical self-acceptance
Last week, one of my devotionals below ( Courage to Be Yourself) had a profound impact on me, as it reminded me that I no longer have to struggle with self-doubt, as I know that my value comes from being “fearfully and wonderfully made by God.” “ Courage to Be Yourself - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/199/day/301?segment=0 ) , “Are you tired of playing games, wearing masks or trying to be someone other than yourself? Wouldn't you like the freedom to just be accepted f
Nov 9, 20253 min read
Overthinking: From mental prisons to possibilities
I don’t know about you, but in the recent past, I have tended to overthink, and overthink on all of the bad stuff - future anxieties, past decisions, social interactions, etc. I have replayed conversations, worried about what others think and have dwelled on ‘what if‘ scenarios. Finally, dread and a sense of hopelessness settle in, making it difficult for me to concentrate or make decisions. Recently, I stumbled on a clip by Mr. Daryl Black (An inspiring speaker, author and
Oct 22, 20252 min read
YOUR OPINION MATTERS: WHAT SHOULD WE DO NEXT?
I've been contemplating a strategic overhaul of my blog's content, design and user experience, and I'd love your feedback to the...
Sep 23, 20251 min read
Stop thinning hair before it's too late
Brace yourself, because today I’m about to take this blog somewhere different. As many of you know, I tend to write more serious blogs about overcoming adverse circumstances. However, I do believe that hair thinning, or loss is something that can be embarrassing, discouraging and a common occurrence that many people go through later in life. I just heard a statistic that “by age 50, up to 85% of men and about 40–55% of women will experience noticeable hair loss or thinning.”
Sep 16, 20252 min read
How to kick your blahs to the curb
I know we’ve all heard or used the phrase “blah, blah, blah,” and more often than we may admit. I understand this term is specifically related to meaningless or repetitive chatter. However, I am using it to explain how I’ve been feeling these past few weeks, which is “blah, blah, blah!” LOL. Although I’ve been working, exercising and living my life, I’ve been feeling disconnected and a lack of motivation. I realize that I can’t always be on top of the world, but I don’t like
Sep 13, 20252 min read
Your daily dose of giggles: Why laughter is more than just fun
I don’t know about you, but every day seems to bring a new hurdle to jump over. In light of this, I am finding that actively cultivating joy and laughter is essential to my physical and mental well-being. Have you ever thought about how much you laugh during the course of a day? I’ve been pondering this topic recently, as my husband and I were talking about how I might incorporate laughter in my day, especially when my shoulder pain is excruciating. In my quest for understan
Aug 26, 20253 min read
Acts of kindness in a crazy world
Last Tuesday I was going to write and post a blog on "Laughter," but it was a chaotic week. It began with detailed planning and preparation for my work trip to San Diego the next day. I had two days of back-to-back meetings. When I returned, I got up early the next morning to play pickleball. I had played four or five games and needed to get to work. However, I told one of my PB partners, “OK, ‘Just one more.” It is sort of comical, as that is a common saying all of us pickl
Aug 12, 20253 min read
Escape the trap of anxiety and claustrophobia
If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, particularly the one on “When the physical pain gets to be too much,” you’ll see that I’ve experienced a series of health problems over the years. This involved numerous doctor visits across various specialties and a myriad of testing procedures on different parts of me. Are there any medical situations that make you feel particularly nervous or apprehensive? For me, I prefer to be doing just about anything else than going to the denti
Jul 31, 20254 min read
A glimpse of Heaven: Discovering Lake of the Clouds
Hello Triumphant-Heart Friends, my apologies for the radio silence these past two weeks - back from the void now. LOL. My husband and I just returned from a two-week trip visiting our family in Northern Wisconsin. While we were there, we did a day trip to the state of Michigan. During our excursion, we had the opportunity to see multiple waterfalls. The largest of the waterfalls was Manabezho Falls, on the Presque Isle River. It was breathtaking, as well as serene as we walk
Jul 22, 20252 min read
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