What if all of it makes perfect sense? A couple of phrases that I teach my clients that have helped me so much over the years are “It makes perfect sense” & “Of course I’m feeling ______.” Things in life rarely go as we’ve planned. Especially when it depends upon other people. But what if [...]
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What I Learned When I Stopped and Asked Myself, “I Wonder Why?”
What I Learned When I Stopped and Asked Myself, "I Wonder Why?" I am going to share a little secret with you. Are you ready? Lean in for it! When I learned to start asking myself, "I wonder why..." instead of JUDGING MYSELF or OTHERS, EVERYTHING changed for me! When someone said something hurtful, I [...]
You Are the Curator of Your Life – Are You Satisfied With What You Are Creating?
By definition, a curator is one who manages or oversees, has the care of or superintendence of something or someone, a keeper or guardian. And because we are created in the image of God, WE have been given CREATIVE ABILITY by God to CREATE in OUR LIVES those things He has placed IN OUR HEARTS. [...]
Why Slowing Down is the Sweet Spot!
More than any toy we could give them, our children simply love to do life with us. Whether it's helping to mix the batter, sweep up some crumbs, or empty the dishwasher, they seem to know instinctively that they want to "help". Yes, it makes the simplest of tasks take so much longer. Yes, it's [...]
Why Homeschooling is a Journey of Learning for the Mother as Much as For the Child
Over the years I have had a few mamas ask me if I would be interested in homeschooling their child. While that may sound tempting, what it would really be is hiring a private tutor, which some parents choose to do. But knowing that would change the experience for my own children, it would also [...]
Daily Homeschool Goals
What if it didn’t have to be complicated. What if it could be EASY & LIGHT. What if you threw away the manual. What if you tossed the “rule book” even just for one day. And simply ENJOYED your children. Delighted in them. Took time for creative endeavors or played. Yes, YOU, dear mama, PLAY, [...]
Dear Mama, You Simply Want to Enjoy Your Lovelies, Right?
Have you ever said to yourself, "I just want to enjoy these children that I prayed for! This is the exact life I prayed for so why am I so frustrated all the time? UGH! Why does it have to be so hard?" I want you to know that I see you and hear you, [...]
Want to Make the New Year Your BEST Year?
Have you ever wished you had someone who would listen? Someone who would be, not on your side, but on your team? Someone who, without judgment, would faithfully be there to help you sort through all the thoughts, feelings, and circumstances you are carrying into yet another year? Someone who could BELIEVE in YOU, even [...]
On the 11th Day of Christmas!
On the 11th Day of Christmas... LOVE lets everyone else be... One of the most profound things I learned from my own coach is the truth that EXPECTATIONS are just pre-meditated RESENTMENTS! Because we all are human and will let each other down sometimes. But WE have to feel the yuck of resentment inside of [...]
On the 6th Day of Christmas!
On the 6th Day of Christmas... Where is YOUR focus? Relationships can feel strained around the holidays. Stop focusing on what’s WRONG and start focusing on what’s RIGHT! Stop obsessing over how your spouse, kids, or in-laws are doing this "thing" wrong, and ask your brain to see all the wonderful things you love about [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 