HappinessIs it now? Is it you? Or who? By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read So often you look for something or someone to lift you. You chase the idea of ultimate happiness, that perfect moment when… Read more
HappinessJoy By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read Meet Aria—my precocious girl with a personality bigger than her paws and an attitude that practically declares, “Rules? I make my own!”… Read more
FamilyA Gift Beyond Compare By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read I’m still basking in the warmth of the precious time my son gifted me during his visit. Watching him grow into the… Read more
FamilyMother By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 2 Mins read As I walked into the shower on the day before Mother’s Day, I was excited to hold my usual weekly call, and… Read more
FamilyA Legacy of Love By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 2 Mins read This past weekend, our extended family came together from across the country to visit an aging aunt living with Alzheimer’s. As her… Read more
Personal Critical ReflectionThe Magic of Seeing the Good By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read There was a time in my life when confidence felt like a treat tied to a dog’s tail—constantly yanked around, always just… Read more
Personal Critical ReflectionThe Writing on Sand By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read Do you remember writing your name in the sand at the beach, only to watch the waves wash it away? I used… Read more
Personal Critical ReflectionThe Elephant in our head By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 2 Mins read And then there are the elephants in our heads… You know the ones. The heavy, emotionally charged behemoths we’d rather not deal… Read more
Spiritual ReflectionWhat makes life worth living? By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 1 Mins read For centuries, great thinkers have posed the question, “What makes life worth living, and how can we create more meaning, joy, and… Read more
Spiritual ReflectionWe are one By Cafeofjoy@123 May 29, 2025 2 Mins read Recently, I spent a delightful afternoon with a friend. We visited a local nursery and picked up some colorful plants. Afterwards, we… Read more