by Jeannie Schmidt | Sep 15, 2022 | Cancer Support, Cancer Survivor, Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness
Have you ever been digging for your keys with grocery bags already in hand? You want to turn to someone and hand your load to them so you can get what you need. Many days of my cancer journey I felt like my hands were full and I needed somewhere, someone to offload my...
by Jeannie Schmidt | Feb 10, 2021 | Emotional Wellness, Making Peace With Your Past, Personal Growth
I collect quotes about courage. And I love to read stories about people facing down impossible odds to find victory. I used to think those people were different than me…that they had some special, solid core that helped them to be more courageous. Nope. They doubted...
by Jeannie Schmidt | Nov 16, 2020 | Emotional Wellness, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
Think of someone in your life who has had a rough past. They were injured and it seems they “walk” through life with a limp. Now, you don’t judge them. Life dealt them a complicated hand. You look on them with love and compassion. At the same time, …don’t answer...
by Jeannie Schmidt | Nov 9, 2020 | Divine Drift, Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness
Do you like a scary movie or a giant rollercoaster? As the mother of two boys, I was always awaiting the next slimy thing, spider, or “boo” from behind the door. I don’t love surprises. It stirs up that fear “muscle” in me. When you think of fear, do you think of it...
by Jeannie Schmidt | Aug 11, 2020 | Cancer Survivor, Emotional Wellness
If I had a spotlight in my backyard…one that could shine past the giant trees to the river, but I never plugged it in would it still be powerful? Sitting in the dark is it fulfilling its purpose? If I have access to the One who made me and knows what tomorrow brings,...
by Jeannie Schmidt | Jul 6, 2020 | Emotional Wellness, Personal Growth
Most experts agree that writing out your “to do” list helps lower anxiety, keep you focused, and increases productivity. But do those “to do” lists drill down into the weeds of life and accidentally keep us from high-level, big-picture, soul-feeding helpful habits for...
