Leaping into curiosity or judgment can be a trap when we don’t have all the facts. Often, we mistake our feelings for facts and make assumptions. Creating stories and believing them as our truth. And if we are not careful, it can impact our perspective and shift our perception of reality. When we make an assumption, it quickly turns to judgment which is controlled by our emotions instead of logic and is not driven by wisdom or discernment. The next time you find yourself jumping to conclusions, try to decide if you’re acting based on feelings or facts. Recognize the…

One of my girls’ school projects for this week is researching a country of their choosing, from food to attractions, history, famous artists, etc. While my daughter was reviewing her notes with the family, I noticed she struggled to read her handwriting. As I peaked on her paper, she had crammed so many words on one line, with very tiny space in between each word. When I asked why she didn’t use more space, she answered, “I thought I had to fit each note on a single line.” Her comment got me thinking about the limitation she put upon herself.…

Last week, while my youngest and I were driving home from the pet store, we discussed the act of judging others. From time to time, walking around a store, you come across various individuals, all expressing themselves in their unique way. To a child, that may seem odd sometimes. So during our drive, she says, “mom, we can’t judge people, right?” My response was, “we can judge them; however, we shouldn’t.” We are capable of just about anything. The challenge is, should we? It’s easy to point fingers, it’s easy to identify others’ shortcomings, and it’s easy to see someone…