Sometimes life does not meet our expectations. What was supposed to happen didn’t materialize, and what you got in its place is something entirely different. Yesterday was one of those days, and the outcome reminded me of a familiar metaphor, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Why not? The lemonade might be delicious. Especially… Continue reading Unmet Expectations don’t have to be disappointing
2024 has been a transformative year for me, marking the moment when I finally reached a significant milestone and saw my long-held dream come to life in a burst of joy and fulfillment. My Milestone: I have reached the age of collecting my full monthly amount from Social Security. I always knew that day would… Continue reading 2024 – My Year in Review
The picture of the rose in this blog post was taken by using my iPhone's portrait feature. The portrait mode creates a depth-of-field effect that provides the ability to shoot a photo that keeps the subject sharp with a blurred background. After snapping the picture, I selected a lighting effect that would highlight my rose even… Continue reading Be a Light in a Dark World
Ecclesiastes 2:22-23 What do people really have after all their work and struggling in this life? Throughout their life, they have pain, frustrations, and hard work. Even at night, a person’s mind does not rest. This is also senseless. There is no one who has tried to enjoy life more than I have. Pain is inevitable. … Continue reading The Balance of Joy and Pain
Gratitude adds power to my life but complaining decreases my energy and makes me weak. Have you discovered this phenomenon also? We all know that gratitude is effortless when we are feeling healthy, the kids are doing well, our relationships are harmonious, the finances are looking good, and we can get away for a week… Continue reading The power of gratitude when life is painful
