Cheryl’s Blog

Three moments that changed my week.

“The amount of beautiful things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.” I saw this message on Instagram last week, and for some reason, I decided to print it out and keep it on my desk.…
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What if we’ve had it backwards all along?

I’m a passionate lifelong learner. I swear I came out of the womb with my nose in a book, and in my wisdom years, I find that this desire has only grown stronger. Lately, I’ve been enjoying a deeper…
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Who do you keep forgetting?

I was at the fridge grabbing something to drink when I stood up quickly and whacked my head on the freezer door I’d left open above me. Tears immediately sprang to my eyes as two things happened. I became…
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Healing begins when resistance ends

It was 3am when I woke with a start, barely able to swallow. My throat felt filled with razor blades, and I groaned at the thought of getting sick. Michael and I are headed out on vacation this weekend,…
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A Gift for Your Summer

The summer is here and I thought this blog from a few years ago would be a nice gift to make you smile. ~*~ A Trip Down Memory Lane ~*~ Every morning, I start my day with a ritual that feels good. I…
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Don’t feed the beast

I’m taking a little break from blog writing now and then over the summer, and will be sharing a few popular past blog posts. I hope today’s message is relevant to you (and helpful!). ~*~ Don’t Feed…
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Where are you right now?

It was early Saturday morning when I decided to take an outdoor shower. Last week’s heat had finally taken leave, and as I stepped outside, I noticed the birds were back in full force. Goldfinches feasted…
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cat napping

The objects that keep our loved ones close

This morning, after waking up and feeding the cats, I went to the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea. I opened the cabinet where we keep our mugs and pulled out one with “Soul Sister” painted on the…
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Is your phone more interesting than your life?

I pulled to the curb, grabbed my wallet and keys, and headed to our local coffee shop for an iced tea. When I reached the door, I remembered my phone and ran back to the car to get it. Wait, I said to…
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