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The Humble Heart of Courage
As the summer morning opens up with a quiet vibrance of life and sunshine, I sit, stilled by the sound of the constant water fall flowing in my back yard pond. I consider struggles; from my personal life of the past 4 years (a job loss, depression of a spouse, loss of a parent, 3 … Read More about The Humble Heart of Courage
What is Courage?
Is courage a virtue, an inborn gift, an attitude, a life necessity or a choice? The knowledge and application of courage creates a foundational focus change of the heart giving an expanded version of life. Definitions: The English word “courage” has its origins in the Latin work “cuer” meaning heart. In today’s English language it means “the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, … Read More about What is Courage?
7 habits to Live Gratitude
It was a cold winter day and I was standing in my kitchen with my father, who was struggling with dementia, and my husband who was in the throes of depression. My father was sitting in front of me and my husband was standing behind me. They were both looking to me for support and … Read More about 7 habits to Live Gratitude
20 verses focused on Thanks
26 years have passed since I have been actively engaged in the lives of preschoolers. My “baby” is now 29 and my grandchildren are 4,2 and 1. Recently I had the privilege of immersing myself as the only adult in the lives of a 4 and 1 year old over a period several days. I … Read More about 20 verses focused on Thanks
Will to Still – Part Two
STILL OR STRIVE – RELAX OR RESIST A tonsillectomy can be a freeing event! My two year old grandson has recently been relieved of some very enlarged tonsils and adenoids which were an obstruction to his breathing. At night he struggled to breathe freely. When the obstruction was removed he could sleep freely without … Read More about Will to Still – Part Two
The Will to Still – Part One
To be “STILL” is a challenge for me! I was reminded of that struggle recently as I was gazing over the Pacific ocean from a restful vantage point on the campus of Pepperdine in Malibu California. It was sun rise the day following my presentation and I had no further commitments for the week, however I … Read More about The Will to Still – Part One
Vision of Focus
What is Focus? The noun form “speaks to a specific direction, a guiding motivation in direction”. As a verb, “focus takes action, intentional adjustment for distinct vision to achieve clarity”. “Distinct vision” is specific or set apart from the blur of life. Clearing the blur to facilitate a “distinct vision” for a life direction can be difficult. Most … Read More about Vision of Focus
Focus or Flounder
Focus or Flounder? How do you engage with life? Without intention most of us flounder through life with only a vague notion of our priorities. Focus is a choice. There are many habits/practices that can sharpen focus. One practice that has sharpened my focus is to write. When I write I discover there is more clarity in … Read More about Focus or Flounder
Welcome to Focus – Heart, Soul, Mind, Body!
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” MARK 12:30 (NET) About the Focus Blog This blog is about you. To give you a place to be inspired and informed as you inspect your life focus. To focus with your heart, … Read More about Welcome to Focus – Heart, Soul, Mind, Body!
“Open” and “Wide”
The Message We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment the he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always had hoped we might stand–out in wide open spaces of God’s. Grace and glory standing tall and shouting our praise. Romans 5:2 He brought … Read More about “Open” and “Wide”
Mindful Change vs Mindless Habit
“You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” ALBERT EINSTEIN Change, a word of inspiration or dread? How is change possible? The above quote by Einstein implies that a stuck mind creates life problems so a changed mind must proceed a changed life. Habitual thinking patterns are created by rigid brain connections or … Read More about Mindful Change vs Mindless Habit
New year, New Growth? Or Decline?
First time to type the first day of the new year! The beginning of a new year is a time of reflection. Many greet the new year with a renewed determination to continue personal growth; focusing on life learning, living healthy, strengthening relationships, and growing closer to God. OR others face the new year with regret, … Read More about New year, New Growth? Or Decline?