Summer!

I am so excited about summer this year!  Today was my last day subbing until the next school semester! Yay!  What makes this year different?  Me! I have changed. I am no longer afraid of the spiders, ticks, and snakes of Arkansas! Ha! I have a bucket list of trails I want to hike!

Another change in me is I no longer allow my mind to wander off in areas that will cause me to feel anxious.  I take captive every thought I recognize as one that robs my peace.  I am not saying it still doesn’t happen. I just recognize it more easily and purpose in my heart to not go there.  I cannot change one thing worrying about tomorrow or what could have been. I read news headlines only to be informed, share to my Instagram occasionally, scroll way less, and put my phone down, a lot.  

Therefore, this summer, I am setting my sights on the things that bring me joy! Getting outside, breaking bread with friends, and loving on my family every chance I get! Still plan to write that book.  Maybe it will happen this summer. I’ve got my friendly AI to help now!  

Joy and Sorrow

Joy and Sorrow

It’s been hard to write lately, not because of the lack of time or absence of words, but because...

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