Lately I read a little book about marriage. I saw so many different couples in my life and thought a lot about this topic. It is so sad, that so many marriages fail and the question is why? I thank God that I grew up in a very stable family environment, with loving parents and …
Difficult situations
„Even when you can't do or say anything to change a difficult situation, you always have a say in how you perceive what's happening, which ulitmately influences your feelings about it. Focus your attention on your freedoms, rather than your limitations.“ ??? What do you think about this quote? Any experiences from your …
Make good decisions
How do you make decisions? Do you decide spontaneously? Or do you think first? Or both? In my case: I do both, depending on the consequences of a decision. Sometimes I tend to think too long and sometimes I take a decision too quick. But I am getting better and better in making good decisions! …
Wait – before you take a decision
A few weeks ago my lovely husband invited me for a beautiful breakfast to one of our favorite places. We enjoyed especially the wonderful nature God created. We were just about to leave, when we saw this gorgeous creature - sitting there..... waiting. It looked almost like it was smiling =) can you see …
Easter
Der Herr ist auferstanden - Er ist wahrhaftig auferstanden! (German) Christ has risen! Truly he has risen! (English) What are the words above in your language? Would be lovely if you could post them under this post! I baked this Easter lamb for the first time for Easter. My family sent me the …
Emotion versus Reason
Sometimes I am quite emotional and for me it is good to talk with people, who are not so emotional. But sometimes I find it irritating, when people don't show emotions. It is good to have a healthy balance. I learn in some situations, not be be too emotional. I find this following quote helpful …
Take a break
How do you know that you need a break? Have a look at this foto: What comes to your mind? When I was studying many years ago and working as a teacher, I felt the stress very often - I would even say almost constantly. There was a lot of pressure to …
Understanding each other
Did you ever experienced that you said something and the other person thought she/he understood what you were saying - I mean REALLY understood what you meant? I think communication and really understanding what the other person is saying, is not that easy. It can be the communication in a relationship, with a friend, with …
Why arguments hurt
Here comes the continuation of my post: Handling differences and dissagreements. It is about why and how an argument hurts. I found it quite interesting to read it, because I thought already a long time ago before I read this: it is often not the content (what is said) why we get hurt, but because …
Core values
„As you run around struggling to check your daily „to dos“ off your list, it's easy to lose sight of what's really important –your core values. Take the time to check in with yourself. Take a sheet of paper and list your values and then ask yourself if you've done or said anything recently that …
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