Reboot, Rejuvenate, Resurrect

BOUNDARIES People who do not know how to set them will often make a habit of crossing yours. Those without boundaries may not see the need or value in creating them for themselves, and what is deemed valueless is rarely respected. If allowed, they will disrupt your routine, distract your focus, and disturb your environment. TRUTH: Their lack of boundaries is not their problem to solve. It becomes my problem when I allow it to invade my peace. Therefore, if it is to be solved,

ROOTED I marvel at the trees we planted five years ago in our backyard. They have endured sizzling summers and freezing winters. Each fall, they release their colorful leaves; each spring, without fanfare, they announce life again. We give little thought to their needs, yet they thrive in grass and soil layered over limestone bedrock—hard ground for anything trying to dig deep. Still, they have learned to live, grow, and flourish right where they are. Where do the roots fin

When Words Become a Course of Action Do you make a distinction between sharing your opinion, giving advice, and advising? I do! I began randomly gathering other opinions on July 1st. I did not know my research would be assessed on July 5th. I have developed a fondness for the phrase “in my opinion.” It feels like safe space. One’s opinion is theirs… period. The listeners can agree or disagree, but they can’t—or shouldn’t—deem it wrong. When an opinion is shared that I don’t a

ICE CREAM The gaggle of youngsters who run through my house know there are treats in the freezer. They ask for what they want, which may or may not be there. When it isn’t, they ask, “What kind of ice cream do you have?” Which got me thinking: What do I know about ice cream? Turns out, more than I thought—and somewhere between the freezer door and those eager little faces, God stirred up buried memories. Ice cream can be loved and desired yet not tolerated. Some prefer plai