gratitude

So, there was this teacher who asked her students to get ready for a surprise test. Of course, the students groaned good-naturedly because who likes surprise tests? Assuring them it would be quite simple as they waited at their desks anxiously, she handed out the question papers face-down, as usual. After all the students received their question papers, she asked…

I would ask you how often you hear that tiny voice inside your head, playing the role of your inner critic, always being “helpful” by throwing in doubts about your ability…but I think I already know the answer to that. Often, right? And when you need it the least! When all you actually want is encouragement, there’s that squeaky little…

We’d all like to make life easier, right? Who likes complicated? Not me. Life is hectic enough, as it is. Whether or not we want it, there is an abundance of just about everything we can think of. As if that’s not enough, we’ve got information and “things” coming at us from all directions. These can be freebies, unnecessary snail…

Yesterday I spent the better part of the morning trying to clear a clogged drain. Took me longer than expected, because it was not the usual easy. During the process, as I waited for some ingredients to work their magic, I couldn’t help thinking how much of life we take for granted. In this instance, water from the tap, the…