Living Small Can Lead to A Well and Anxiety Free Life Updated 2026: The American Dream many of us grew up with was an idealized road map of education leading to secure jobs, a big house, a standard family unit, leading to retirement in a sunny state. Well... that's been blown away by the reality of changing economics, failing social safety nets, and unexpected family care burdens, to name a few. On top of that, the world population is increasing at about 250,000 (not a typo)

Many days can be overwhelming. Be Mindful of the Nuggets of Joy that are all around us. Updated 2026: For many, if not for most of us, our days are filled with stress and anxiety from the moment we wake up till we fall into an often-troubled sleep. Covid exacerbated things! The pattern repeats with alarming frequency. There are many expert articles and videos addressing stress reduction, better sleep, depression, and other related symptoms. One of the many techniques recomm

In tough times, family care extends across genetic and generational boundaries. Updated 2026: Families face more challenges every day under the pressure of a changing economy, a failing social net, and the divisive politics of inclusion that fuel phobic and hateful behavior all around us. We made it through Covid, but now face a global political and economic crisis. Like medieval lords, the top 10% can insulate themselves with private schools and hospitals, gated and guarde

If you want answers, seek God's advice Trees silhouetted by a firey sunset created by God Updated 2026: Often in my life I wonder what direction I should go, what I should do, and how I should begin. God's word says, "when I don't give you a specified direction, stay put." This is loosely paraphrased. I find this is hard for me to do. Waiting is extremely difficult for me, especially when it feels as if I should change course or go in a different direction. "My thoughts are n

The Sea gives treasures that can be turned into jewelry Updated 2026: I love beach combing. I have my favorite beaches for each of the types of treasure I like to find, or things I like to do. One of my favorite hidden beaches never ceases to amaze me with the treasures it provides. The above partially polished abalone shell piece is an example of one of the gifts the sea has given me. I recently decided to turn my love for shell seeking and beautiful silver jewelry into a cr

Even during Covid, life can be fun. Just look at it from a child's point of view. Get back to basics. Covid has gifted us reflection.

Music can calm the savage beast, or the rebellious toddler The sweet silence of a sleeping baby Updated 2026: Bedtime can be such a wonderful time of the day. Especially if you are an exhausted parent or caregiver and the baby falls asleep with little or no effort. Does that ever really happen? I've seen it on TV and in movies, but I have yet to experience it in real life. “ Ironically, to my children, bedtime is a punishment that violates their basic rights as human beings.

How to Afford Eating Healthy Updated 2026: It is no secret that what we eat is a critical foundation of our wellness. There are massive numbers of blogs, articles, and videos detailing the science and the options from vegan plant-based, to paleo, to Mediterranean, to keto. The list is endless. No matter what the program, there is a simple fundamental principle. Use organic, non-GMO products and ingredients whenever possible, or at the very least, high-quality and minimally

Life's little unexpected pleasures and inspirations The inspiration of Cheerios Updated 2026: I need a bookmark. I have just read something amazing in my Bible and I want to remember it. I look around me and all I can find close by is an old cheerio. That will not do, but is a reflection of my life. I need something flat, I have something round. I need to pay bills, I have no money. I need to clean, I’m just too tired. Life. When did it get this way? I look further in the ro

Disaster or Direction? Fires and Hurricanes. Disaster or Direction. Updated 2026: Some say it's luck, others say it's karma, but I say it's life. Maybe there is reason, or maybe there is not when disaster strikes. This is easily explainable when one thing happens, but when multiple things happen, one must begin to wonder if there is a bigger message. I am one of those "one's". This is a photo of my room after a surge protector failed and quickly burst into flames and within