Wanda's Wacky Wonderful World

Do you feel overwhelmed?  Are you drowning in bad habits, health issues, or calendar chaos - and have no idea where to go for help? Every person has a life assignment; a special purpose no one else can accomplish.  Would you like to know what that purpose is? It’s not complicated or mysterious. It’s simple…  Your #1 purpose for your life is to be the caretaker of God's masterpiece - “You”.  This job is yours alone. No one else knows when you are tired, thirsty, or hungry; stressed, worried, or vulnerable. You control the level of chaos you tolerate, and you determine the quality of your life and relationships.  Unfortunately, many of us ignore the signals sent by our body; and tend to push through in high gear; but eventually, burnout hits in the form of a health crisis or a mental break.  Are you showing signs of burnout? Psychology Today says  symptoms may include: Chronic fatigue and insomnia Lack of motivation Frustration, cynicism, and...

I found my place on the sand; away from everyone at the retreat. Just needing some space - a chance to breathe. The October sun was warm but the wind held a chill, so I burrowed into my beach blanket. I had arrived at our annual prayer retreat in a mental fog. Exhausted on every level. I secretly felt sorry for the 30 women there with me - pretty sure I was not going to be very good company. I loved each of them dearly, but felt like only a fragment of who I was had arrived this year. I slipped away for some alone time… hoping no one had followed or noticed.  This was my place. The ocean is my therapy. The momentum and rhythm of the waves is like medicine to my soul. I can imagine with every wave - the stress and tension leaving my body.  The seagull edged closer to me, keeping a close eye. I could tell he was waiting for a crumb or morsel of food. I had nothing with me. I felt irritation in the pit of my stomach… Seriously? Is there no place I can go without feeling like s...