
Remember Bigger Problems: A Doorway to Honoring Your Emotions, Not a Dismissal
“Remember, there are many people with bigger problems than yours.” — Shirley Johnson I want to start this one carefully. This mantra has, in some

“Remember, there are many people with bigger problems than yours.” — Shirley Johnson I want to start this one carefully. This mantra has, in some

“Surround yourself with wonderful people.” — Shirley Johnson Some weeks I think about how much of my wellbeing has been written by the people I

“God gave me a brain, so I better use it.” — Shirley Johnson The first time Shirley said this to me, she said it with

“You cannot change the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” — Shirley Johnson I have had a few of those weeks lately. The kind

Have you ever met someone and felt your heart just know? Like your spirit recognized theirs before your minds even caught up to the conversation.

There’s a coat in the hall closet that hasn’t fit in years. You know the one. You keep it because it meant something once, or

You scroll through your phone for a few minutes before bed. A friend from years ago looks radiant on a beach vacation. Someone you grew

There’s a moment most of us know but rarely talk about. You’re sitting somewhere you love — maybe your kitchen table, your back porch at

Have you ever noticed how everything feels just a little heavier after a bad night’s sleep? Small things feel bigger. Patience runs thinner. Your thoughts

Let’s start with something most of us feel — but rarely say out loud. Often we are extremely busy, but are not being truly productive.