If you do it differently than me, does that mean one of us is wrong? What if we’re both wrong? Or maybe there’s more than one way and we’re both right. When I was younger, apparently I knew it all and did not realize that was a problem. I still remember one of our...

If you want to share generously, make sure your cup is full. When you focus on other people’s needs, you might inadvertently neglect your own. Go too far down this path and you won't be able to help anyone. You'll need someone to take care of you. What do you do to...

One of the people in our movement class shared some of his wisdom. When you stumble, it's tempting to pretend you didn’t and keep moving. Maybe nobody will notice and you can escape embarrassment. It can be a bit of a trap. When you're off balance, there’s a risk of...

Earlier this week, I was thinking about my recent writing habits. I am becoming the type of person who fires out blogs in 15 minutes because I wait until the last minute. On one hand, it’s a nice skill to have developed. On the other hand, it's probably not...

We all make mistakes. Better to confess and ask forgiveness, than to hide it and hope you don’t get caught. The longer you wait to come forward, the worse it will be. To err is human; to forgive, divine. If the people around you aren’t willing to forgive mistakes,...

Before I embraced minimalism, I loved receiving gifts. After I realized we have more than we need, gifts lost their appeal. I understand that some people get joy from giving and I appreciate the thought behind gifts. Still, less material gift-giving is more...

With so much conflicting information going around, it’s hard to figure out what to do. I heard one suggestion today that is a good starting point. If everyone does what I am doing, would that be ok? If yes, carry on. If no, stop and consider whether you need to make a...

I recently heard the story of the farmer and his donkey (author unknown). It holds such great lessons that I had to share it. One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out a way to get him out....

I cannot figure out why I keep seeing messages suggesting there’s no need to panic. I’m pretty sure that any rational person knows that there's never a good time to panic. If I freak out, your "don't panic" social media post is probably not going to talk me off the...

I finally put my summer car back on the road. A sporty BMW convertible, it stays in the garage for the winter and usually comes out mid-spring when there’s no danger of snow. I was not so lucky this year. Last autumn I realized I needed new rear tires to pass...

After a grueling workout at the gym last night, I was reminded that my limits become obvious at the edge of my capabilities. Our challenge was to complete the prescribed workout as quickly as possible. I chose “easier" options than usual to ease my transition back to...