Category : Thrive

Books I Read (During COVID) in 2020

Old books on a dark wooden bookshelf.

2020 was a great book year for me. Yes, it may be true that I had more time on my hands with the pandemic and all but I really enjoyed my time in these books this year.

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1-08-2021 | 4

Let’s Have a Hot Cocoa Conversation

A bunch of holly hanging upside down on a gray/brown door.

I’ll have my cocoa with whip but no marshmallows, please. How about you?

We have our Christmas jam playlist going and are trying to suck all the Christmas fun out of this season, but some days it just feels hard and I find myself not having that wonderful Christmas feeling. I work on giving myself grace and understanding I might not always feel like celebrating, but moving forward with the traditions really does help set the stage for that merry feeling to hopefully show up.

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11-21-2020 | 2

Have an Enjoyable Fall Weekend

Door of old cabin with two pumpkins on each side of door.

I love this week of Halloween. So much activity. So much candy. So many smiles. I’m working on being present in the moment, not thinking about what is next, but really allowing myself to enjoy whatever is before me. It’s easier said than done, but I’m hoping this weekend will be memorable.

There’s a quote by Jeannie Cunnion above my computer that reads, “I choose connection over control, wonder over worry, faith over fear, present over perfect, love over shame and grace over guilt.” I pray the same for all of you: that this weekend we’ll fully live in this beautiful life we’ve been given; that we can all take a moment to be thankful and enjoy what is right in front of us.

Below are a few things I’ve been wanting to share.

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10-30-2020 | Comments Off on Have an Enjoyable Fall Weekend

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