The following post is offered by Spirited Life Wellness Advocate, Lisa MacKenzie. ********************************** “Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind; ‘Pooh?’ he whispered. ‘Yes, Piglet?’ ‘Nothing,’ said Piglet, taking Pooh’s hand. ‘I just wanted to be sure of you.’” – … Continue reading
The following post is offered by Spirited Life Wellness Advocate, Lisa MacKenzie. ********************************** “To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us- and He has given us everything.” -Thomas Merton One of my … Continue reading
With snow in the forecast for much of Central and Eastern North Carolina today, this is a timely reflection from Wellness Advocate, Lisa MacKenzie. Last week I visited my daughter, her husband, and my 5-month-old granddaughter in Pennsylvania. It was … Continue reading
Please see the note at the end of Monday’s post for our giveaway winner, and don’t forget to check back next Monday for our next giveaway! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * … Continue reading
…Guest post by wellness advocate Lisa MacKenzie… When I was a girl back in the 1960’s, spring was my favorite time of year. My grandmother would pore over seed catalogs, begin spring-cleaning, and take me for walks in the woods … Continue reading
This piece is offered by my fellow wellness advocate, Lisa MacKenzie: I first met the Rev. Laura Hayes Mitchell, pastor of Burgaw UMC in Burgaw, NC, at the 2011 Spirited Life winter workshop at Oak Island. While there, she shared … Continue reading
This piece is offered by my fellow wellness advocate Lisa MacKenzie: Years ago, after going through a difficult time, I received a card from a friend on a cold snowy day. The card read: “Perhaps strength doesn’t reside in never … Continue reading