Category Archives: Positive Thinking

How is your March going so far

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Kate Kresse

I don’t know about you, but I am feeling reflective and a bit introspective. There is so much going on in the world that it is easy to miss the little joys around me unless I take time to notice … Continue reading →

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Not just a chore: a chance for gratitude

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Kate Kresse

I hope your Thursday goes well. What is on your mind and heart today?Are you filled with wonder at God’s creation? When I hear the birds singing in the trees in my yard and see the sunny sky, I try … Continue reading →

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Time is the coin of your life

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Kate Kresse

“Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.  Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”  ~Carl Sandburg~ I tell this … Continue reading →

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God Can Heal A Broken Heart, but He has to have all the pieces.

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Kate Kresse

There are times in my life when it has felt like my heart did most definitely break. I know that is true for every single one of us. It can be hard to work through heartache and heartbreak. It takes … Continue reading →

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Attitude is the mind’s paintbrush

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Here is an article that I came across today. I hope it brightens your day. So many times I have reminded myself and others that each day is a gift, and there is a bright side to our situations. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Is that all there is?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Kate Kresse

My husband is hearing Peggy Lee singing “Is that all there is?” in his head. Work is stressful for him, and the long, long hours are difficult. For me and my tutoring, the school year is already underway. The summer … Continue reading →

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My day is now: yup it’s my birthday

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Today I entered a brand new decade. I turned 60. Yep. Just like that, I left my 50s.  This past decade was a time of questioning the meaning of my life and the paths I walked. There were so many changes. … Continue reading →

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Are you wallowing today?

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Kate Kresse

The thing is, at times we draw our meaning from our role(s) in life and from our associations. What do I mean by our associations? For example, from our immediate family we have ongoing connections. From our extended family we … Continue reading →

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Let it shine

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Whether you feel drained or energized, you can give. What can you give? You can give your love, faith, belief in others, hope, steadfastness. Ella Baker said, “Give light and people will find the way.”. Jesus tells us not to … Continue reading →

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Have you had a stressful week?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Is your list of things to do longer than your day on a regular basis? I have to say that in my family, that has been the case for a number of weeks. But this week, that abated. Some of … Continue reading →

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The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Kate Kresse

William James wrote “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does“. I typically use a lot of words when I speak and when I write. I am much more Steinbeck than Hemingway. There are times when someone writes … Continue reading →

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What is the point of our daily lives?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Here we are in January. We are past the rush and thrill of the holidays. My students are early in their second semester efforts. Those who are”on top of things” have already started working on their tasks. Magazines and newspapers … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Open the book; turn the page

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Kate Kresse

My very dear friend Pattie shared this photo on New Year’s Eve. She is one amazing and fabulous friend. I do not know what I would do without her. The photo inspired me to write this post. Yes, the pages … Continue reading →

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To give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Today many of us will be rushing about. I wanted to share a poem with you today. I hope you like it! Youth ~ by Samuel Ullman Youth is not a time of life–it is a state of mind. It … Continue reading →

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May today be special in its own way

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I am pasting an old post in today. I was re-reading some of my past posts, and thought that this fit for today. I hope that your day is lovely. Remember, whether it is just another day on your list … Continue reading →

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Strength to be courageous

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Courageous people have different reasons for their courage. Sometimes a person, a group of people, or an entire nation are thrust into a situation. That situation often calls for a display of courage. Examples of this include: England when Germany … Continue reading →

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More to be said: My own version of a panel discussion on health care

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Do you remember panel discussions? Panel discussions usually involve a bringing together of a cross-section of views about an issue. With all of the hollering and worrying about the health care issue, and the government shut down, I have been … Continue reading →

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Long-suffering and Scripture

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kate Kresse

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law”. [Galatians 5:22-23]. Rather than stress or be distressed about why the discussions are not as Galatians states I … Continue reading →

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Cast your bread upon the waters

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Casting your bread upon the waters. What does that make you think of? If you are in a literal mood, perhaps it makes you think of feeding the ducks with day old bread. Gosh, when you do that, the ducks … Continue reading →

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Having a tough day?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Are you having a tough day or week? Do you feel worn out or care-worn? Ah, put your feet up now, and take a deep breath. Yes, I know that doesn’t fix anything. The difficulties and challenges in your life … Continue reading →

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Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I love living in the southwest. You see, having spent most of my life in other places, it came as a surprise to me that I would love the desert the say that I do. I tend to bloom where … Continue reading →

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Is today a day for picking daisies?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Kate Kresse

My friend Linda is fighting cancer, once again. No, she isn’t just fighting it, she is determined to give it a knock-out, all the time prevailing with joy, laughter, and optimism. She inspires all who know her, with her zest … Continue reading →

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Mustard seeds–from tiny to mighty

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Some days I say what can I do? I’m just one woman. There are days, let’s face it, when I feel pretty weak. I’m normally pretty confident, but there are times when I feel anything but confident! How can I … Continue reading →

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Where is your Rubicon?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I was watching the movie1776. In it,  John Adams sings: “They want to me to quit; they say John, give up the fight…..”  later in the same song he sings, with great gusto: For I have crossed the Rubicon Let … Continue reading →

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How do you count your blessings?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I am many things. One of those things is a math tutor, and another is a person who offers encouragement. Generally, when we count items, we tend to count them one by one. But if there are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Beauty

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kate Kresse

” Thornton Wilder wrote that “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures”. What indeed does make us conscious of our treasures? I don’t always stop to think about my … Continue reading →

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A Thing Created Is Loved

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

““The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.” ― Charles Dickens In our lives we construct and … Continue reading →

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Here is a way to gain perspective!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kate Kresse

How can I gain perspective? Yes, of course I can de-clutter, organize my time, write, blog, and exercise. I can focus on what is important and let the rest go. We all know that. What are other ways to gain … Continue reading →

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When Life Is Difficult

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I have been pondering the shifting sands of life lately. I have given a lot of thought to new directions and paths. I have come to realize, no I have come to remember something important about myself. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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Tell Me: Would Shakespeare Agree?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Here we are, just a third of the way through January. It is even chilly in Phoenix! But, you know what? We are already through the shortest day here in the northern hemisphere. I am feeling renewed, and my students … Continue reading →

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Only He Can See : Epiphany

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Boy it is hard to believe that sometimes, isn’t it? I don’t know if you know about Corrie Ten Boom. She survived a concentration camp as a young girl. so for her to say that is quite significant. For her … Continue reading →

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