#weeklysmile

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Starting Monday eating breakfast, with my dog at my side and Regina Spektor coming through the speakers, you’d think life was here just for my enjoyment….but really only this moment is here for my enjoyment…….. before I jump up to wash my face and figure out today’s outfit then rush out the door. Still, my day will be better for that one moment I…

Chichin Itza means the mouth at the well of the Itza (Mayans). It is located in the Yucatan of Mexico. We took a ferry from our Royal Caribbean cruise ship to Playa del Carmen, then we walked 10 minutes to the tour company’s buses for a 2.5 hour drive. Ours was a van, much better. I didn’t know what to expect, but the tour was nothing but enlightening. Join me for some highlights! Playa del…

Endless Gift of Self-Forgiveness ~ Debbie Roth #writephoto

A client of mine asked how she could let go of right and wrong. She brought up examples of situations that to her seemed unforgivable, such as abuse or murder.

I suggested that she focus on a situation personal to her – one bringing up anger, frustration, sadness (some form of upset). She did that, and we walked step-by-step through the process of Self-forgiveness.

My client was so courageous.…

Another Soulful Sunday. #WeeklySmile

Photo taken Friday morning.

The natural/animal world makes me smile.  I get to see this sunflower budding while I walk my dog.  He always aims for the bushes surrounding it, but never for the sunflower plant.  I think this is a type of respect in the natural world.  Yes, I think he purposely does not aim at the sunflower plant,  as he knows it is higher in the pecking order of plant life.

Am I…

Soulful Sunday, #weeklysmile, 7/30

 Image credit, Pixabay.com

Here’s a weekly smile based on gratitude:

I’m going to take a Soulful Sunday moment to reflect on the positives: the healing my family has encountered, the second chances, the support with my latest book, the friends I’ve made at work and church, and the long-time friends who still keep in touch. Let’s include my significant other, Kenny, who appreciates my art and…