Can a Simple Life Be a Fulfilling Life?

You can easily find videos online of those who have chosen a simpler, slower life. Some of these individuals show how they wake up early, exercise in the morning, work a 9-5 job, and then come home to make dinner and spend time with their pets. There’s nothing glamorous about that- it’s simple and yet a beautiful routine. Other videos […]

Practicing Empathy is Hard

I like to think I’m an empathetic person, and for the most part, I believe that description accurately defines my character. But plenty of times I’ve fallen short of being empathetic, especially with those closest to me. Recently, my husband spent most of two days with our kids on full dad-duty. I was busy working, running errands, and taking care […]