The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife by Shannon Harris reminds of us the control of fundamentalist evangelicalism. Ten years ago I started to understand how toxic my church experience had been. Here are three lessons from the book that I echoed my own experience.

You can do most things by yourself. YouTube videos are amazing resources when it comes to fixing everything from your car key fob to staining your deck.

But real growth and transformation needs a key ingredient you can’t from a video.

I just discovered I have Aphantasia. It is such a relief to know I’m not the only one who struggles during guided meditation. Not everyone can visualize images in their head. What a relief!

They say they are the only things for certain in life so why do we see them as such a burden?

Here’s how get the upper hand on both. You can reap the rewards and find freedom in living your life without worry.

Do you get angry when someone’s says, “Happy St. Patrick’s Day?” The Irish would say get over yourself.

Older people feel more vulnerable and so we stop taking risks. However, not all risks need to be avoided. How to factor risk-taking into decision-making and discernment for seniors. The third act can still be full of spontaneous adventure.

We’ve all seen posts offering advice for our younger selves. In this blog post, I explore why writing to your older self might be more effective. Conscious aging prepares us for our senior years by helping us address our fears, face our mortality and prepare for the journey of the third act.

I’m an ex-evangelical. While I have many reasons for leaving the church I have never wanted to go back. I would hate it to be anyone’s agenda to try and get me to return.

The Golden Globes officially kicked off the award season for 2024. Your achievements deserve recognition as well. What category did you shine in this past year?

Everything on your To-Do List is a choice. You can choose differently.

Why do women buy new clothes. I’ve been working in a retail store helping women expand their wardrobe. I’ve noticed many of my customers want one thing from their clothes.

In the midst of global tensions, wars, political unrest and a financial recession we are expected to celebrate the holidays as if nothing is going on. If you want to get off the holiday train and find more meaning in the season here is one way that has worked for me. Christmas can be a rich experience no matter what your faith tradition. Skip the Elf on the Shelf.

The scariest Halloween I remember began with a visit from two families who didn’t like how we celebrated. My decision to listen to them still has consequences in my life over 25 years later.

While we are slinging mud at people for their past actions, it might be a wise idea to remember that our own legacy will be complicated. If you are growing and learning and changing, you will find yourself looking back and wondering what you were thinking in the past. Here are some thoughts on why everyone’s legacy will be complicated.

Decorating your house for a new season is fun and generally welcome. What happens when you are in or approaching a new season of life? You can wear shorts all winter, but you’ll be more comfortable dressed for the weather. It doesn’t just apply to clothes. Preparing for a new season of life is rewarding.