Honesty in Relationships: Knowing When to Step Back

Honesty in Relationships: Knowing When to Step Back

Lifestyle, Relationships
Relationships are at the heart of our lives, shaping who we are and how we experience our world. In this episode of A Bit of Grace, I talk about relationships— the good, the bad, and the ugly —especially those with family and close friends. https://youtu.be/mFN8o7kuBko?si=U89PDi2Jr8Bo5gKO Sometimes we can feel on top of the world with a certain loving relationship. It can support us and guide us and all those good things. But over the years, many relationships that we think or thought we could really rely on, can change in the blink of an eye. You feel cut down, put down by surprise. Family: Strong Bonds and Deep Wounds I think some of the most challenging relationships are family relationships and relatives. The family you grew up with, the family…
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The Power of Commitment In Our Life

The Power of Commitment In Our Life

Relationships
What's your level of commitment in life? Do you jump in when you commit to something and are ready to go, ready to see it through? No doubts, no resistance, just let's get it done or let's meet, let's do this. Or are you a reluctant one? Are you more on the side of caution and you hold back and you say "I'll try and be there. I'll try and get this project done. I'll see if I can find the time for it" by putting off the commitment. When we say the word try, it just takes the power out because it's really setting us up for failure. When we can just stand up and say "Yes, I will get this done. Yes, I'm committed, I'm going to see…
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Going Through A Soggy Patch

Going Through A Soggy Patch

Lifestyle
I had an unfortune barefoot experience when I stepped on a soggy patch of carpet in our home. At first my inner warning bell went off as I looked around to see where the heck the water was coming from. If you’ve experienced a water leak, the first reactions are to look up, around and down as your head bobs in search of the trouble. We have a cat so my first thought was “Did she create this mess?” No. When I bent down to investigate further, the water smelled clean and felt a bit slippery on my fingers. The plot thickened. Hmm, my eyes slowly looked up at the half-wall of kitchen cabinets in front of me, where the kitchen sink and dishwasher are enclosed. Next began the process…
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