by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 18, 2016 | Following what delights your heart, Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Honoring the Seasons, Soulful Poetry
Completely Free I am barefoot now, feeling the grass between my toes, the warm sun against my shoulders. I watch my daughter snap on her helmet with little hands that seem much older than a week ago and get onto her scooter. My son zips by me on his big-boy bike....
by Lisa McCrohan | Feb 3, 2016 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Nourishing Our Connections, Serving, Healing and Transforming Our World
It’s raining outside on this cold February morning. It’s just about now here at the beginning of February when people contact me for counseling or coaching. They share the stories of being overwhelmed, done, tired, wanting out of the marriage, depressed, caught in the...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 11, 2015 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Soulful Poetry
“Mommy,” my five year old daughter quietly calls to me, “Here. I have a heart for you.” She holds a tiny heart-shaped leaf between her little fingers, sweetly twirling the stem back and forth. I wonder, “Where did this come from?” We have a tree that has bigger,...
by Lisa McCrohan | Mar 9, 2015 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
{Today’s Gem: Dropping Perfection”} When I woke up this morning, I instantly became a bit anxious. It’s Monday morning! Everyone is going back to school and work, the week starts, and this week, in particular, is a full one for us. And then the...
by Lisa McCrohan | Sep 24, 2014 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe
She opened the sweetly wrapped gift from her sister, felt the soft leather between her fingers, and slowly read the words inscribed on the poetic wrist wrap. “What delights your heart?” It read. Four little words. Four seemingly simple words. Four powerful,...
by Lisa McCrohan | Jun 3, 2014 | Happiness, Delight, Joy, Awe, Soulful Poetry
Shine You were born to shine shimmer God’s delight dance joy into this world begging to be nourished and held with gentleness. So, dear heart, be bold and embody what you have been born to do. Now is the time. For the world longs to dance in the soft light of your...