Top Five Reasons for Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations 5. Life isn’t a fairytale. 4. Living in a constant state of disappointment is unhealthy. 3. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by an amazing Creator. 2. You are uniquely gifted to live your life, not someone else’s life. 1. Nobody’s perfect, including you. “If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” ~Yogi Berra
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
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“Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.” ~Mark Twain I believe that a good sense of humor is absolutely essential to enjoying life. Humor is what carries us through the tough times. It helps us put things in the proper perspective. Otherwise, we would buckle under the weight of all the pain and sorrow in our world. “Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on.” ~Bob Newhart I
One of the biggest obstacles to enjoying our present lives is our tendency to hang on to the past. Focusing on our previous successes or failures can prevent us from moving forward. We keep looking at what used to be and miss out on all that’s happening right now. Dwelling on our previous successes can create insecurities that stall our progress. We can start to wonder if those “glory days” really were the best days of our lives. What if we don’t have what it takes to achieve even more than we have already accomplished? The good news is that
We all make mistakes. We have weaknesses, we have faults. Nobody’s perfect. We all are in constant need of the mercy of God. Thankfully, the Bible tells us in Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” A fresh portion of mercy is available every morning. What would our lives look like if we not only received God’s mercy every day, but also allowed it to flow through us to other people? The world is full of criticism, harsh opinions, and
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. ~Glenn Turner There are a lot of ways that we can waste our time, but worrying just might be the biggest waste of them all. Worrying never changes our circumstances. In fact, most of the things we spend time worrying about NEVER HAPPEN. Are you a worrywart? You might want to consider the following: Worrying is bad for our health. While worrying doesn’t change our situations, it does change our body chemistry. Whenever we think negative thoughts, our brains release chemicals