Double Portion Inspiration

In his footsteps! There is so much love during Mother's day. Everyone knows that most kitchens are closed that day because mom is taking a much needed break. I remind my kids constantly about the MOMENTOUS occasion called, "Mother's Day". I tell them not to ask me ANY questions that day, especially this question: Mom - What are we eating for dinner? I find a way to solve and answer that question most nights. But on Mother's day, I want someone else in the house to figure out what's for dinner. Now the tables are turned as we march towards Father's day. I wonder at times, does anyone care ? The stores are a bit slower. Restaurants and churches aren't as noticeably busy, as we find it on Mom day. WHY are dads overlooked? That might appear as a loaded question. Well, I CARE that Father's day is on Sunday. I am pleased to celebrate the many men that are in my life and are respectfully phenomenal fathers. It truly takes a village to r...

Happy Friday! The weekend is here and we are already into the month of June. Many kids are graduating whether it is pre-K or college. It's been fun to see and read about all the senior / grad activities. I've had the pleasure of reading, "Finding The Space To Lead" by Janice Marturano. I quickly learned that many people are going through life fractured. They just push through due to the demand of the day. She states, "We often simply do not have the space, breathing room, necessary to be clear and focused, and to listen deeply to ourselves and to others." I have learned how to take purposeful pauses each day. It's as simple as setting aside 5 - 10 minutes daily just to breath and focus your attention. I know this seems easy, but it really isn't. My mind runs away with thoughts of what to cook for dinner or what I need to cross of my "to-do" list. HOW CRAZY? I can't find 5-10 minutes a day just to breath . Well, if I don't...