Are you learning to give and receive grace like I am? My daughter was drawing something and then she stopped. Curious, I went to look for her paper so I could see what she drew. I found it in the trashcan, instead, with a word scribbled over some sketches and erasures: FAILURE! I felt like I was punched. "I am not good at this! What's the use of trying? It's a fail!" I wish to never hear these sentences from my children. I don't want them disheartened. Sentences that I sometimes … [Read more...]
The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson, Cymplified!
Guess which character the title refers to? :-D Confession: I still love fairytales! I still look forward to Disney releases of princess stories. I still like reading books about royalty. If I could get away with wearing long billowing dresses, I would! The Golden Braid... is a retelling of the story of Rapunzel. I watched Disney's Tangled so I kept picturing Gothel like the one in the animated movie, clever and crazy, dark and dangerous. It's really a miracle that Rapunzel grew up as a … [Read more...]
You Matter, Cymplified!
When You Feel Like You Don't Matter by Ceemee You have a voice. But, no one seems to hear or listen. You have a choice. But, no one wants to acknowledge it. You speak your words. But, they use them all against you. You shed your tears. But, they shut their eyes against them. You mess things up. And, they pounce on you with anger. You make mistakes. And, they call them out forever. Then you wonder. What's the aim of your existence? Then you ponder. What's the purpose of your … [Read more...]
There Might Be No One Word, Cymplified!
You know what? There might be no one word for my 2016. Past Words Yep! But, before I explain why... Here's a brief "history" of my words for the past three years. In 2013, I started with the word Shine. I wanted to shine for Jesus. Then, I moved on to Freedom the year after that. I wanted to be free from clutter and negativity. Last year, my word became words and they were: Own less, create more. I did get to purge toys and baby paraphernalia, but last Christmas we received more … [Read more...]
Hands Free Life by Rachel Macy Stafford, Cymplified!
What is a hands free life? Would you choose to do that one more thing on your to-do list? Or would you choose to savor that one more day with your loved ones? This thought popped up while I was reading Hands Free Life by Rachel Macy Stafford. I have subscribed to the author's blog www.handsfreemama.com and I have read many articles that struck a chord in my mama heart. Rachel shares stories of moments that held realizations and lessons for her. I am inspired by her Hands Free journey, and … [Read more...]
After Holidays Thank You Prayer, Cymplified!
Dear Lord, On Christmas day... I want to offer my thank you prayer. As I got down on all fours, collecting, crumpling and stuffing wrapping paper into paper bags, I want to thank You for the mess that is Christmas morning. You have shown me that I am blessed with children who love opening presents big or small, that we have something exciting to look forward to; that there are people who care to give us the gifts of their time, effort and money. Please give me the wisdom to guide them so … [Read more...]
Work Worth Doing, Cymplified!
What is work worth doing? Sometimes, I would feel like I'm thrashing about in life, crashing in all directions. Aimless, like a headless chicken, and nowhere near my dreams. Engaging in pointless and purposeless activities, generating ideas that don't appear to work. Seemingly profound questions pop into my mind like white strands of hair pop out of my head. Both are signs that I am becoming more mature... Maybe! What's the significance of my existence? Do the things I do … [Read more...]
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