Belief built on hope knows miracles are coming, and responds with a knowing grateful smile and a silent thank you from the heart. His will be done.
Author: cbethhoffman
When Teens Need Some Slack
By the teen years young people can have picked up many skills of adults and perform them with skill. Interest levels can take them to the top even at a very early age. Childhood is the time for them to learn how to care for themselves and perform tasks under supervision that they will need to master in … Continue reading When Teens Need Some Slack
Your Feelings Are Natural
"I can't help the way I feel!" Remember saying that to yourself? Remember then apologizing in your mind for feeling the way you were feeling? But did it make you feel any better? Probably not, because you were judging, you were being critical. Being judged and criticized is painful, and even more harmful when … Continue reading Your Feelings Are Natural
Gifts From the Heart
Blessed are those who give from their heart for they have found their path. Mother Theresa is the first that comes to mind, but you don't have to walk the streets of Calcutta to be a lightworker. Giving from the heart-without expecting reciprocity or thanks can take place anywhere. Gifts from the heart can be … Continue reading Gifts From the Heart
You Are What You Eat
Years ago, "You Are What You Eat", was frequently remembered in my family from John A Gambling on his radio show, "Rambling with Gambling". Although I didn't find a reference for it, my father repeated it from time to time, and later my husband did as well. Unfortunately, I didn't hear it for the seriousness … Continue reading You Are What You Eat
An Adult Twist on My Loving Self
Raising children to love and care for themselves, others and the planet has been the focus of My Loving Self and Me for over a year. Unexpectedly becoming a cancer patient has my focuses in another direction. When I got past the "Why me?"part of the diagnosis I realized there was so much more to … Continue reading An Adult Twist on My Loving Self
Earth Angels Among Us
There are "rules" of kindness that were instilled in all of us at an early age, while for some, love for fellow man, compassion, empathy and care are who they are at the soul level. I first became aware of the difference years ago while traveling. A man traveling with his wife, seemed to be … Continue reading Earth Angels Among Us
Accepting That You Are Not Alone
Accepting that you are not alone is a difficult and yet immensely rewarding accomplishment during difficult times. Making decisions and dealing with suffering leave many feeling lost and alone and in need of comfort and support. This weekend in our community was Relay For Life, a time for coming together after months of fundraising to support … Continue reading Accepting That You Are Not Alone
Take the Easy Route
How many times a day do you think you make a choice? Depending on your outlook you may think it is a lot, or none at all, being assured that others make the decisions for you. We all make choices from an extra 10 minutes of sleep, to grabbing an umbrella, or washing the coffee … Continue reading Take the Easy Route
If We were Having Dessert, Now is the Time We Would Have it
I do not remember thinking meals in our house were anything spectacular during childhood. We ate chicken a lot, always vegetables and usually a salad. Weekends were pot roast and vegetables and very occasionally a steak. Mother was good at casseroles as well. Dessert was rare. After all, on shopping day a pack of Oreos … Continue reading If We were Having Dessert, Now is the Time We Would Have it
My Loving Self and Me 