
How to Embrace Change with a Brave Heart
One thing that is constant in this world is change. Nothing stays the same. From a personal change such as a new job to climate change,...
5 Tips for Better Body Conversations
Learn how to listen to your body and discover the answers to a happier, healthier you.

How to Stay in Control When Everything is Caving
This past year has been a life lesson of patience to say the least. From the pandemic, the Big Texas Freeze, a new puppy (BIG...


4 Ways to Awaken Your Light-Part 1
We're just days away from 2022, and there's no better time than now to shed all that doesn't serve you and make way to shine your...

Pausing for Puzzles
Have you ever worked on a puzzle and found that the harder you try the more difficult it is to find what you're looking for? I love to do...


Reimagining Perfection
Photo by Don Smith The mother of my BFF (Best Friend Forever) from high school told me something I will never forget - To be perfect is...


A Story of Brave Hearts, Love, and a Tattoo
Photo provided by Eden Body Art Studios This picture of my daughter, Deanna James, and me is one of my favorites of all time. It is right...


Reset, Reimagine, Reclaim
Photo by Phyllis Smith When I snapped this photo above, I was excited by the sign that spring is just days away. It's been a rough winter...


Love on the Brain
Photo: Don & Phyllis Smith My husband, Don, and I have nothing special planned for Valentines Day. So I got on this downward spiral slope...


What the World Needs Now is Love
Anger stems from fear. It's easier to be angry than to be afraid. Anger makes us seemingly feel in control when circumstances seem outside o