Letting your significant other know that you are thinking of them instantly improves the feeling that the two of you are a team and are there to support each other. A love note is an important concrete reminder of what it means to be committed to each other.
Today’s Book Corner is a compilation of great children’s books about Valentine’s Day. There’s no one way to celebrate, and these books are great examples about sharing love or showing someone you care about them.
I read this parenting manifesto in Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly! I loved it so much, that I recorded it in my own voice, and I listen to it everyday as part of my affirmations to remind myself of the kind of mother I’m working hard to be! As I was listening to it this morning, I felt inspired to share it with you.
Being knee-deep in poopy diapers was not exactly my dream job…but I can look back on my 34 years of being a parent and see how selfishness has been squeezed out of me, how patience has increased many times over from those early days, how my abilities to deal with melt-downs and all manner of come-aparts have grown, and how I found God in the trenches.
If your Valentine’s Day celebration hasn’t really measured up in the past, you’re not alone! Join me on episode #79 “Valentine’s Refresh” for a few ideas.
The evening I forced myself out of my house rather than vegging, my run ended with such a magnificent sunset. Instead of crying tears of frustration, my heart felt full of joy to see such a sight. Running seems to shake off the dust and nonsense from my thoughts. It’s much harder to feel overwhelmed and sorry for myself when I’m enjoying the magnificent world and body to experience it all.
It’s no surprise that cuddling makes you feel good, but did you know that it is a natural stress reliever? It’s true!
If you are wanting to feel more love in your life, I share three powerful thoughts that you can practice putting on.
This little boy brought tears to my eyes. He reminded me to find joy in the little things, to give of my abundance, to be kind even to strangers, to be grateful for my beautiful family, to be kind.