Cardinals and Courage

  When challenges arise, I want to runaway, hide, and ignore the problem. Yet, when it’s a challenge at work, that isn’t the best approach. At work, I buckle down, gather all the information I can find, ask for help if needed, and figure out a solution. It is not always easy, and sometimes very stressful. Amid the stress, I remind myself over, and over, that God has a plan, and this challenge will make me a stronger and better person. Do you have the same thought  in challenging situations? Work has been very challenging for me recently, and after every challenge or stressful moment. I hear God whisper, “I knew you could do it.” And I feel so powerful and accomplished. Earlier this week, I knew it was going to be a day full of challenges and I looked out my office window and saw  this view. It was as if  God had put a spotlight on it specifically for me. To remind me of the power that I hold. The mountain is not afraid to stand tall, shine brightest amongst ...

Cheers to a new year, 2023! I hope your year is off to a wonderful start, and you are full of expectancy, hope and success. My year started off by hanging with my fiancé and 2 puppies, watching college football, and drinking wine on New Year’s Eve. It was the most perfect evening. We stayed up to watch the ball drop in New York and made it to bed at a reasonable hour. It was pure bliss. I have some big goals for 2023, and I wanted to share a few of them (some are personal). My words for the year are forgive, content, rejoice. I am focusing on forgiving myself and others, being content with what I have and not getting caught up in the race of life trying to be/have what everyone else does, and simply rejoicing that I have and continue to be given a wonderful, adventurous life. I read/listed to 117 books last year and I would like to read/listen to 150 this year. I have exercise goals. (keeping these personal) I want to become more sustainable in my day-to-day living. I already do this i...