What does “wellness” mean anyway? Is it just the noun equivalent to “fine”- the word we use to answer people no matter how not fine we really are? Or is it a noun we have to work for? Let’s check it out: wellness- (n) The quality or state of being in good {physical, mental, emotional, spiritual} health, especially as an actively sought goal “But I’m a homeschooling … [Read more...] about What does “wellness” mean anyway?
The New Year: Change or Remain
Not too long ago I heard a quote that revolutionized the way that I think about change, "You can suffer the pain of change or suffer remaining the way you are.” Questions: Does the thought of change make you cringe? Do you wait until the New Year comes around to make a commitment to change? Do you fret over things that you can't change? Do you embrace the … [Read more...] about The New Year: Change or Remain
God Willing List by Social Savvy Mom
Today's guest post is by Tiany from Social Savvy Mom This year I have no New Year's resolutions, instead, I will keep an ongoing "God Willing List". Of course I still desire to be more organized, make better use of my time and stick to my workout regimen, among other things. Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart. ~ Psalm … [Read more...] about God Willing List by Social Savvy Mom
New Year Without Resolutions by Jennifer Janes
I hate New Year's resolutions. I don’t even like them if I call them “goals.” For me, they feel like a sure indicator that I’m going to fail in those areas---the areas that are most important to me. As 2011 ended, I found myself thinking about 2012 anyway. I prayed about what God wanted to do in and through me. And I finished reading The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally … [Read more...] about New Year Without Resolutions by Jennifer Janes
New Year, New Dream by The Daisy Head
Today's guest post is by Connie from The Daisy Head New Year, New Dream It’s the time of year when it seems that everyone is making New Year resolutions. Everyone, that is, except my family. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think resolutions are evil. Making New Year resolutions has never appealed to me. I just don’t understand it, and so my children have never really caught … [Read more...] about New Year, New Dream by The Daisy Head