by Doris Swift | Oct 10, 2017 | 2017, acceptance, Affirmation, Encouragement for Women, value
I get you. I get you because just like you, I’ve struggled with the overwhelming need to be validated every day like some parking ticket. I get you because just like you, I’ve reminded myself more than once that obsessing over my hair, my weight, and the fact that my...
by Doris Swift | Oct 2, 2017 | 2017, Encouragement for Women, Failure, inspirational, myth
What exactly is the Failure Myth? Let’s break it down… First we’ll tackle the confusing mixed messages regarding failure. Optimists look at failure as a teacher and friend. believing failure teaches us things like try again, be persistent, never give...
by Doris Swift | Sep 18, 2017 | Encouragement for Women, faith, famine, plans
I’ve been traveling through a tunnel for the past seven years. Can I share my experience with you? A few days ago I realized almost seven years have passed since I left a place I considered a friend, a friend I practically grew up with from ages 19...
by Doris Swift | May 31, 2017 | calling, imperfection, love your neighbor, purpose, value
While on a recent visit to our local ice cream shop, I said something cringe-worthy. My grandson and I waited in line and when we finally reached the counter, I turned to him and blurted out: “I’m not having ice cream today so I can get thin enough to have ice cream.”...
by Doris Swift | May 20, 2017 | burdens, learning, sorrow
I did something new this week. I went back to school. Evidently my brain was due for a workout since, “I used to know this….” has been the catch-phrase of the week. It’s no secret one of my favorite quotes is by a wise man, CS Lewis. He said:...
