How’s Your To-do List Coming Along? ![]()
Winter is a great time of year to check things off your To-Do List. We all have them, even if they quietly linger in the back of our minds. It…
Donna MarksJanuary 12, 2026
A Vision for the New Year ![]()
Having a vision for the upcoming year is essential. It’s like preparing a map for an exciting journey. While you're not required to stick to every twist and turn, having…
Donna MarksJanuary 5, 2026
The Only Way to Keep a New Year’s Resolution ![]()
Over the years, many people stop making New Year’s resolutions because they haven’t been able to keep them. Failure never feels good. However, remaining resolved is possible when you know…
Donna MarksDecember 29, 2025
Staying Positive Amidst Holiday Chaos ![]()
With all the chaos in our world, it’s tough to stay positive. It sometimes feels like madness has taken over reason. Although none of us is perfect, most people are…
Donna MarksDecember 22, 2025
The Best Holiday Gift ![]()
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and forget what’s most important. Gifts don’t have to be expensive or elaborate. They should be…
Donna MarksDecember 15, 2025
Finding Joy During the Holidays ![]()
For some people, the holidays are not joyful. Instead, these individuals might feel stressed, lonely, or depressed. Looking around at families and smiling faces can be a painful reminder of…
Donna MarksDecember 8, 2025
Three Ways To Heal Anxiety ![]()
Currently, anxiety is classified as a mental disorder but is treated with medication. According to NAMI, 300 million people suffer from it. However, this was not always the case. In…
Donna MarksDecember 2, 2025
Three Reasons to Be Thankful for Giving ![]()
Many people see Thanksgiving as a time to appreciate friends and gatherings. We look forward to delicious food, clinking glasses, and smiling faces as we gather together. However, some people…
Donna MarksNovember 24, 2025
Three Ways to Approach the Holidays with Less Stress and More Success ![]()
The holidays can be stressful. There’s extra shopping, meal prep, and social events. This change in routine and the effort needed can wear on the nervous system. Joy during this…
Donna MarksNovember 17, 2025
Three Reasons Why Giving and Receiving are the Same ![]()
I first read in A Course in Miracles that giving and receiving are the same, or in the Twelve Step programs that we must give it away to keep it, I felt completely…
Donna MarksNovember 11, 2025
The Gift of Forgiveness ![]()
Forgiveness is a gift from the heart. Some people don’t want to forgive, choosing to build a wall of superficial protection to avoid getting hurt. However, distance doesn’t shield someone…
Donna MarksNovember 3, 2025
I’m Happiest When… ![]()
For many of us, happiness is a skill we need to cultivate. Some people naturally experience the joy of ideal childhoods and stay positive. The rest of us may have…
Donna MarksOctober 27, 2025
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