A Keen Perspective

 As I read Tecumseh's powerful poem " The Death Song, " I felt a deep resonance in my soul. The Native American leader's words spoke directly to my heart, especially in this season of rebuilding my life as a single mom. Tecumseh's poem urges us to "beautify all things in your life" and to "sing your death song." At first glance, this might seem morbid, but it's actually a call to live intentionally, to find beauty in every aspect of our lives, even in the darkest moments. For me, this means taking the ashes of our broken family and finding a way to make every aspect of our new lives beautiful. It's a daunting task, but Tecumseh's words inspire me to try. The poem also emphasizes the importance of gratitude. Tecumseh writes, "When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself." This resonates deeply with me. As a single m...

As I read Brent Gleeson's book " Embrace the Suck: The Navy Seal Way To An Extraordinary Life ," I was confronted with some tough questions: What do I value most in life? What is my ultimate purpose? My why? What is my plan for fulfilling that purpose? Click the book to reach my Amazon Affiliate Link, where I earn a small commission, at no added cost to you. At first, I thought, "Uh, good questions... um... _crickets_." But as I reflected on my life, which has taken some dramatic turns recently, I started to gain some clarity. What do I value most? Easy peasy: my relationship with God, my boys (aka my giant teen sons - yes, they're now taller than me!), my friends, and my church family. Those are my people, and I'd move mountains for them. What's my ultimate purpose? Loving God and loving others in a way that brings hope to the world. Yep, that's our church motto, and I'm sticking to it! Now, my why... Ah, my why used to be simple: my boys. T...