Privacy Deprivation Syndrome & the Cure

There is such thing as social media addiction. Perhaps even a social media ‘problem.’
I am a self-confessed ’social media romantic’ and I suffer the highs and lows of a stereotypical- albeit unhealthy- romance.
There are days when I am thrilled to be in this SM world, when genuine friendships explode from the dark and the greatness [...]

If You Feel No Enthusiasm…

If you feel no enthusiasm or inspiration on a particular day, try to remember a joyful experience from your past. The joy you got from your previous achievements will carry you through. Very soon, you will not only reach but transcend your previous height. You are not fooling yourself, you are only bringing happiness in [...]

The Importance of Childlike Romance & Why You Want It

Children wake up in a way that is very different than the way most of us adults wake up:
There is awe and wonderment when the light of day greets their eyelids.
There is eagerness and a calling to new discoveries even before arrival at the breakfast table.
And I see this in my son, Lucca, [...]

The importance of believing in ‘Impossible Things’

“I can’t believe that!” said Alice.
“Can’t you?” the queen said in a pitying tone. “Try again, draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.”
Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said. “One can’t believe impossible things.”
“I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the queen. “When I was your age, I always did it [...]

What is a Personal Love Story?

Every human being desires a love story.
We all want love, but more than a moment of it. We want an entire story of it and we want to live this amazing story out ourselves- in our own lives. (And why shouldn’t we?)
The thing is, we aren’t clear on what kind of love story we really [...]

Declaring Purpose

I know my purpose on this planet. I decided on it this past week, and I’m declaring out in the world today. I’ll tell you what it is in a second.
First, I want to share with you the importance of declaring your purpose, and I want to show you how you can write your own [...]

Have Summer Fun

This past weekend, we had fun. Real, summer fun. With water and sunshine, pies and beers.
Our friends invited us to their family cabin 5 hours off in western Kentucky. The land between the lakes. A cabin, a perfect time-capsule from the 1950’s, fit with bunk-beds, beautiful quilts, a party platoon boat, and a dock [...]

When The Distance Seems Far

The quote going through my head last night was Sri Chimnoy’s:
Just because the distance seems far, don’t give up walking.
The distance does seem far.
The distance to making our new house a home.

The distance to potty training a two year old.
The distance to abundance- or at least health insurance.
The distance to trusting God, day in, day [...]

Invitation to a Chewing Gum Contest

One thing I believe with my whole heart is that we aren’t supposed to settle in area of our life.
We are not supposed to choose between security and joy; success and fulfillment; safety and love; goal-accomplishment and laughter.
We are meant to be big, bold, believers in impossible things.
We are meant to make the world [...]

Single Mom Revolution Continues: Vision Statement Video

Tuesdays are becoming one of the best days of my week, and I want to make them one of your best days too.
Why am I falling in love with Tuesdays like some do Fridays?
Because Tuesdays Honoree and I host the Single Mom Revolution on Blog Talk radio. And after every episode I feel like I [...]