My husband and I are HUGE movie fans. When we started dating, over twenty-five years ago, movies were one of our favorite outings together. We would watch a movie and stay up late, discussing all aspects of the story. During the first few years of our marriage, we went to the Sunday matinee almost every [...]
I read a devotion today that included a quote from Polish rabbi, Simcha Bunin. Rabbi Bunin said, "Everyone should keep a note in each of their pockets. When feeling slightly full of yourself, you'd pull out the note from your left pocket, which would say, 'I am nothing but dust and ashes.' But when feeling [...]
"This must be the end. This is how I go." These are the thoughts that went through my mind as my chest clenched and the pain shot across my shoulders. "Just breathe. Take slow breaths in and out. It's just anxiety. I'm fine. Everything is fine." Except it's not. Anxiety is a badge of honor [...]