The Be Still Blog
Practical tips, tools, and resources to help manage stress and anxiety.
Trying Something New, Even When It Scares You
Have you ever had an idea that excites you? An idea that brightens your eyes and lifts your spirits? You work on it, get it…
Trusting An Unknown Future To A Known God
Corrie ten Boom said, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” PAUSE & REFLECT But man, we (I) don’t do…
Lessons I’m Learning: Sometimes You Have To Break Your Own Rules
I did something this year that I NEVER thought I would ever ever do… I started listening to Christmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving. I broke my…
Too Busy To Take A Break? Try One of these 4 Ideas
Ever had one of those days where you wake up and just know you will be moving from the time you push the covers back…
Starting A Photo Journal (& A Challenge!)
As you probably have guessed by now, I LOVE taking and sharing photos. Do you know the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”?…
Pause, Reflect, Create, Grow
PAUSE This summer has been a challenging one. Not THE most challenging I’ve ever had but it certainly is at the top. It has been…
Enjoy The Unexpected Gifts of Special Moments
I love hot air balloons. They are such amazing forms of transportation. Elegant. Beautiful. Quiet. Bright and cheery against a bright blue sky. There is…
Making Time For Outdoor Adventures
… When you are crazy busy. PAUSE Earlier this summer I wrote about the adventure my Mom had with emergency triple bypass surgery. It has…
The Benefits of Journaling… By Hand
PAUSE I’m not a neuroscientist (and I don’t play one on TV) but I can tell you that writing in your journal, by hand, has…