"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care." ~ Theodore Roosevelt Photo by Athena on Pexels.com Any one who knows me well, knows I care. A lot. With training in pyschology, sociology and human behavior as well as other training that coincides and works with those . . . … Continue reading Struggling to Recharge
Author: Karen
Renewing the Soul
"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." ~ Isak Denison I don't know what it is about being near the beach - Is it the briney smell of the salt water? Is it the heat of the sun-warmed sand against my skin? Is it the bright warmth of the sun … Continue reading Renewing the Soul
What You See
"Life is like a prism. What you see depends on how you turn the glass." ~ Johnathan Kellerman Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com For someone reading my blog to assume I write about every aspect of my life would be foolish. For me to write about EVERY aspect of my life would be foolish … Continue reading What You See
Lazy Days of Summer
"I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket." ~ Kellie Elmore Liubov Mernaya/Shutterstock It was a lazy day yesterday- nothing planned - nothing really pressing. Sundays are wonderful days because I try not to work extra, I try not to have much to-do listing or heavy work. I want … Continue reading Lazy Days of Summer
How Do You Reward Yourself
"Self-care has become a new priority - the revelation that it's perfectly permissible to listen to your body and do what it needs." ~ Frances Ryan Young Living Premium Starter Kit Yesterday, I mentioned my love of my Young Living Oils and promised I would explain the concept of Essential Rewards. If you are curious … Continue reading How Do You Reward Yourself
Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
"The moment one is capable of feeling grateful for both pain and pleasure, without any distinction, without any choice, simply feeling grateful for whatever is given . . . .because if it is given by God, it must have reason in it. We may like it, we may not like it, but it must be … Continue reading Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
"If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope he likes enchiladas, because that's what he's getting." ~ Jack Hardy Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One of the recipe sites I frequent is one of those wonderful ones, where you select the number of servings you wish to make and it automatically … Continue reading Chicken Ranch Enchiladas
If It’s Not Logical, It Doesn’t Make Sense (to me)
"Science doesn't have to be this awkward." ~ Sheldon Cooper Many times, people don't realize I'm on the autism spectrum. They would describe me as eccentric or quirky, but never "autistic." Maybe it's because I have Asperger's which is on the high end of the spectrum, or because I've learned to imitate and function fairly … Continue reading If It’s Not Logical, It Doesn’t Make Sense (to me)
Shifting into Focus
"A miracle is a shift in perception from fear to love." ~ Marianne Williamson Photo by Philip Justin Mamelic on Pexels.com We all have perceptions of life based on our past experiences. I've addressed a few of mine in previous posts. It's normal behavior - since we don't have ESP and we cannot foretell the … Continue reading Shifting into Focus
You’re Right
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right!" ~ Henry Ford Between WD40, duct tape and YouTube videos, I'm fairly certain there are few car repairs that cannot be made by the average Joe. With a power sliding door that at first wouldn't open on the minivan, it then proceeded to not … Continue reading You’re Right
The Road Back Home 