Jenny’s Musings

Doing the Thing That Scares You
There’s a magnet on my refrigerator with a quote on it: “Do one thing each day that scares you.” To me, this tells me to walk outside my comfort zone a little every day. Do one thing every day that stretches a little. It’s ok for that thing to be something you choose...
Being a Reluctant Host
I listened to a program once, I don’t recall where or when, or I’d give the person credit. It helped explain to me our social obligations. There are some people who are hosts and some people who are guests. Hosts are the ones who plan and invite; and guests are those...
Finding Compromise
“If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” I find peace in the woods and love the mountains. My mother loves the ocean. My brother loves the beach. My sister-in-law loves the desert. I wonder sometimes why our soul’s home is different for each of...
The Influence of Friends
I will forever be grateful for one of my friends introducing me to chai tea. The same friend introduced me to miso soup. Someone else introduced me to sushi. Some friends introduced me to both the Xena Warrior Princess and Babylon 5 television shows. Other friends...
Being a Reluctant Host

Being a Reluctant Host

I listened to a program once, I don’t recall where or when, or I’d give the person credit. It helped explain to me our social obligations. There are some people who are hosts and some people who are guests. Hosts are the ones who plan and invite; and guests are those...

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Finding Compromise

Finding Compromise

“If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?” I find peace in the woods and love the mountains. My mother loves the ocean. My brother loves the beach. My sister-in-law loves the desert. I wonder sometimes why our soul’s home is different for each of...

read more
The Influence of Friends

The Influence of Friends

I will forever be grateful for one of my friends introducing me to chai tea. The same friend introduced me to miso soup. Someone else introduced me to sushi. Some friends introduced me to both the Xena Warrior Princess and Babylon 5 television shows. Other friends...

read more