Category Archives: It’s Not About Self

On My Mind

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Poverty. During an exhausting week, when there was much on my mind here (note, I was far too self focused), I took a moment to put Frontline on late yesterday evening and watched Poor Kids. An excellent documentary about children growing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Being Gentle and Kind, Budgeting for Holidays, ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Do something, Downshifting, Easy Ways To Make A Difference, Fairtrade, Family Life, Finding Myself, Frugal Parenting, Help A Family Friday, Holidays/Vacations, Human Rights, It's Not About Self, Life Is Beautiful, Love, Ma Famille | 19 Comments

Perspective

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

My children teach me perspective every day. They have a way about them that not only exudes joy, but focuses on happiness and thankfulness over the little things. And oh do they express gratitude, in abundance. Their prayers thank God for food and flowers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, It's Not About Self, Journeying, Lessons Learned, Letters To Others, Life Is Beautiful, Love, Ma Famille, Making lemons out of lemonade, Motherhood, My Daughter, Oh so Blessed | 21 Comments

Goals Revisited

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Recently I was asked to write an essay about my long-term goals, normally this wouldn’t be a problem. You see, I used to be all about goals, short-term and long-term goals, I’ve held onto 5 year plans for as long as I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Ch Ch Ch Changes, Finding Myself, Giving, Goals, It's Not About Self, Journeying | 24 Comments

Small Things, Great Love

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

“We can do no great things.  We can only do small things with great love” Mother Teresa

Posted in Ethical Consumption, It's Not About Self, Laying Foundations For The Life Plan, Lessons Learned, Quotes | 3 Comments

Be Humble and See It From Other’s Experiences…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Over the last little while I witnessed two couples mention that they are in such a sound financial position because they made good choices; while I do agree to a point that we can certainly make good financial choices and … Continue reading →

Posted in Being Gentle and Kind, Frugal Living, It's Not About Self | 38 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sundays – Joy

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Such goodness and sweet nectar rolled into today. It is days like this where I’m close to tears, due to a feeling of joy and thankfulness and when I let my heart wander, love for those far away in situations … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Faith, It's Not About Self, Not All Who Wander Are Lost, Oh so Blessed, Purpose Driven Life | 5 Comments

Inspiration on a Tuesday Eve…

Posted on July 6, 2010 by

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” Mahatma Gandhi

Posted in Ethical Consumption, Giving, It's Not About Self, Purpose Driven Life | 3 Comments