Often we confuse the words transition and change. This may be in great part to the fact, in our language we often use the words interchangeably (no pun intended), however their meanings are quite different when we get to the core of the issue. William Bridges, author of Making Sense of Life’s Changes: Transitions, says… Read More Yikes I Don’t Like Change – Day One
Recently I was reminded of a memory of when I was about 15 years old. I grew up in Santa Cruz, California and the beach and the ocean were my playground. If there was a small glimpse of the sun coming out, I was at the beach. There was a community of beach goers who… Read More Deeper Waters
With tear filled eyes we stood in our son’s bedroom and I found that my feet were unable to move. My husband looked at me and then turned to our son and said, “I think you mom needs a hug.” Leaving his room took on so much meaning to me in that moment. If I… Read More Be Still and Know
For the past few years, at the beginning of each year, I take time to seek God for His word for my life for the new year that is upon us. Each year the “word” is different. It can be one word, two words or a series of words which describe God’s overall theme. This… Read More Be Expectant – God’s Word for 2016
I’m not sure about you, but my life is busy! I have a full private practice as a counselor, I’m launching my soon to be published book, and I’m the founder of The Restore Movement which is on the move! So much happening and life is full, but it’s that good kind of… Read More God’s Got This!
Yikes! I’m turning 50 and it’s getting real! Any of you out there relate to this? So I’m going to be totally honest with you. Is that okay? Me being transparent and all. I’m turning 50 and I have to say as the date has grown larger and larger with each passing day… Read More 50 here I come!
Dear Be {You} tiful Soul, Today my heart is heavy for you, for your family and friends, for our nation and all that is taking place in our society today. Anger, frustration, hurt, confusion and fear are at the forefront of our minds. Hurt and confusion when those we love are… Read More Our People, Our Nation
Dear Be {You} tiful Soul, Are you feeling tired today? Do you feel anxiety has taken over your life? Are you struggling with life changes and in general feeling overwhelmed with life issues? Do you feel as if you can’t catch your breathe and you are struggling to keep your head above the… Read More Overcoming Anxiety
To continue reading about finding those moments of rest, click this link to our most recent Dear Be{You}tiful Soul letter. https://kristinclouse.com/letter-2/ Blessings friends, Kristin
Dear Be {You} tiful Soul, Have you ever had one of those days where you go into the pantry to find something, the door shuts behind you, and you notice there is something different. You feel like your equilibrium is off. You look around thinking to yourself, what is different? … Read More Finding Moments of Rest