Thanks, Maree. The lines sound so simple when I read them; the hard part is remembering to say them when my mind goes blank. 🙂

I can imagine what a blessing you are to those you work with, Donna. If you can help us feel seen even online, I know you really help people feel seen in person!

Sometimes the more simple sayings are the most powerful, yes? I need to remember that when I think I have to come up with some complicated insight. 😉

Oh, I’m so sorry that your neighbor got such hard news, Bev. 🙁 I pray for her as well as for you that your presence will be a comfort to her in these days ahead. I’m certain you will be a blessing.

Thanks, Paula. I found these several years ago and shared them then. But it seemed like an appropriate time for a reshare. I needed them again myself. 🙂

I know what you mean, Michele. If I’m given a few minutes to think about it, sometimes I can come up with something, but right off the bat I’m often at a loss for words too.

I’m having to swallow that one myself this week, Lois. I was given some criticism that I’m having to balance with other words. It’s never easy for me. My mind initially goes to one of two extremes: either reject the criticism altogether, or take it to its extreme and assume I do nothing right. But I need to remember the criticism was only “partly right” and I’ll be okay. 🙂