“I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.” Albert Einstein With all due respect to Albert Einstein, he must have been thinking of the future to invent. Einstein is considered one of the world’s greatest thinkers. His theories from the early 1900’s, such as the Theory of Relativity and Photoelectric Effect continue to influence our world today. To create these theories, like any scientist, I’d imagine Einstein would have asked a question first, created a hypothesis, and then ...
What is Being Present In the Moment (and Is It Even Realistic?)
An AWEsome Mind
When was the last time you felt the emotion of awe? That is the awe emotion that sweeps you into the moment, into an expansion of view that makes you feel small but in a good way. Awe evokes emotions such as gratitude, happiness, and contentment. Awe humbles us, makes us see we are all connected to something bigger by expanding our focus beyond ourselves. Awe can also heal us. Ann Voskamp writes "Wherever the ache of life meets more of the awe of God, we ...
Word for the Year- How is it going?
“That’s a good word for you,” my friend commented when I told her my word is Journey for 2021. It was over a cheese plate and mock cocktails one New Year’s Eve years ago when a gathering of friends decided to each create a word for the year and then help each other stay accountable. Although I have lost touch with a few of those friends, this girlfriend and I faithfully stayed connected including sharing our intentions for the new year. She’s been a confident, a good listener and prayer warrior ...
Extraordinary in the Ordinary-IWSG
The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs Recently a writer friend commented on the ordinary setting of my non-fiction story, "An Easter Thank-you," published in Easter Stories & More by Inscribe Press. The story took place in a Tim Horton's donut shop. For Canadians, Tim Hortons has been a popular ...
Easter Stories & More Blog-Hop
Today I have the honour of being the final post (along with Alison-Lynn) for the Easter Stories & More blog-hop. Easter Stories & More is a collection of writings from multiple authors in multiple genres--even recipe writing!-- by Inscribe Press. Today is also Easter Sunday. Very fitting that I would be posting today about this encouraging collection (that can be enjoyed year-round by the way!) as one of my writings in this collection titled "An Empty Tomb" is a devotion written from the ...
A Rocky Mountain Dream
On cue, most Sunday early evenings, I hear the chime of a text message. My eldest sister. "The great Canadian Baking Show is ON" "Tournaments of Champions....Food Channel. Then to biscotti on The Great Canadian Baking Show." "In anticipation of the Great Canadian Baking Show I baked a cake. The cake mix and canned icing were only a few months past 'best by' date so I decided to live dangerously. Not bad except for the metallic taste." My eldest sister lives a 30 hour drive away. ...