"Here to There Life Coaching"
When Winter Lingers
Posted by Terry Gassett on
I am ready for Spring. I am ready to smell, taste, and witness Spring in her full regalia. Yet, traces of Winter still linger on, much like houseguests who has long overstayed their welcome. Peeking out of the window once again, will not make the tulips break through the stone cold ground any sooner. Nor will it cause.........
What Are You Waiting For?
Posted by Terry Gassett on
Sometimes the Lord is whispering "Wait" to us. I’ve noticed that usually happens when we are trying to push ahead in our own timing. Other times He is waiting on us to "Step Forward" in faith, but we are lagging seriously behind claiming that we are "waiting" on Him.
A Broken Heart
Posted by Terry Gassett on
My heart broke today. It's been cracked for a while, but today I felt it break......
The Gift of Compassion
Posted by Terry Gassett on
So often the gift of compassion is a two-edged sword-we feel motivated and called to act, but feel helpless and overwhelmed at the magnitude of suffering in the world.For me, this means attempting to reconcile the reality of suffering in the world with the reality of my ability to do something about it. I have come to realize that while I cannot do everything, I can do something. So now I begin with asking myself - What CAN I do?When I look at things from this vantage point, suddenly I become not only more aware of suffering, but of opportunities...
The Unwanted Gift
Posted by Terry Gassett on
I never thought I'd say this - but having a chronic illness has turned out to be a gift - an unwanted gift ( like one of those white elephant gifts a friend gives you) that you really don't like and really don't want, but have to keep stashed away somewhere in the house, readily available to be brought out and displayed prominently for those times when your friend might drop by........