Dear Bloggers,
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year...
Make 2019 a year of Intentionality. Pray and Plan! That is, rather than making resolutions easily broken, create a road map intended to move you toward your goals with purpose and intent in mind.
Being intentional means you will not do things haphazardly or impulsively. Instead, you will proceed with caution and determination.
Set limits and boundaries with self-imposed consequences when they are violated. Where there are set-backs ,don't beat yourself up! Simply recalculate and use the wisdom gained from your mistakes to believe" big" for your future. If you have failed before, do not allow failure to define you! A failed experience does not make you a "failure".
When you want to relax, do it intentionally.Without guilt! God worked six days and rested on the Sabbath. Select your day of Sabbath. Jesus relaxed. He did not hurry and miss opportunities along his path. It does not mean, He had no plan.
You have heard the saying that we have "two eyes" to see and "two ears" to hear but only "one mouth". Pause and notice those around you. Listen to what those around you have to say. Hear the whisper of the Holy Spirit and allow interruptions without frustration.
On Sunday my husband and I actually drive to church in our golf cart. We never fail to notice the magnificent horses on the farms across the boulevard and the luscious golf course to the right of our recreation trail. My husband will ask, "Did you ever think you would be going to church in a golf cart?" And I always say, "No, I never did." He is so in awe of the Lord's natural beauty that he continues to ask the same question and receive the same response. No it is not dementia! It is gratitude!
Merry Christmas. And if you would like to use my book "Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life" as a tool to experience joy and meaning in this season of your life, contact me! You won't regret it.
With love,
Phyllis
Monday, December 24, 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Today is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!
As we approach the week-end prior to Christmas, I would like to express my gratitude!
Saturday evening we held a Christmas party for the Casa Hope guys, families, staff, and volunteers after the 6:00 pm worship service at Fairway Christian Church. Several men gave their personal testimonies: Journeys to and from Hell and who guided them to discover Jesus as their personal savior. Their stories were touching and provided us a reminder of "the reason for the season".
My California family spent five days with us and were able to see and participate in our lifestyle at The Villages during the holidays. We rode in golf carts to view the brilliant, creative light displays. We packed memorable experiences into the limited time we had together. The five and eight year old grandsons had recalled feeding horses and ducks and fish last year. This has become a tradition. I am grateful for the opportunity to establish family traditions with them. Our time with them is limited by geography!
What they did not expect was Jocko! Jocko is a black, mild mannered laboradoodle! He has been staying with us while his Daddy recuperates from back surgery. We are grateful that his owner has indeed successfully completed rehab.
Obviously, I am grateful that my Study Guide & Gratitude Journal was launched this past week.
It is a companion to "Worry, Fret and Fear...No More!" so that the reader can pass on the six week book instead of writing in it each day. It is recommended that the Study Guide be utilized to record answers to the questions and five things for which to be grateful for each day. It is not a replacement for the "Worry" book. Get both copies at one bundled price from me or purchase them separately from Amazon.com.
Pray that you too are experiencing joy and meaning in this Season of your life.
In His name,
Yaya Phyllis
As we approach the week-end prior to Christmas, I would like to express my gratitude!
Saturday evening we held a Christmas party for the Casa Hope guys, families, staff, and volunteers after the 6:00 pm worship service at Fairway Christian Church. Several men gave their personal testimonies: Journeys to and from Hell and who guided them to discover Jesus as their personal savior. Their stories were touching and provided us a reminder of "the reason for the season".
My California family spent five days with us and were able to see and participate in our lifestyle at The Villages during the holidays. We rode in golf carts to view the brilliant, creative light displays. We packed memorable experiences into the limited time we had together. The five and eight year old grandsons had recalled feeding horses and ducks and fish last year. This has become a tradition. I am grateful for the opportunity to establish family traditions with them. Our time with them is limited by geography!
What they did not expect was Jocko! Jocko is a black, mild mannered laboradoodle! He has been staying with us while his Daddy recuperates from back surgery. We are grateful that his owner has indeed successfully completed rehab.
Obviously, I am grateful that my Study Guide & Gratitude Journal was launched this past week.
It is a companion to "Worry, Fret and Fear...No More!" so that the reader can pass on the six week book instead of writing in it each day. It is recommended that the Study Guide be utilized to record answers to the questions and five things for which to be grateful for each day. It is not a replacement for the "Worry" book. Get both copies at one bundled price from me or purchase them separately from Amazon.com.
Pray that you too are experiencing joy and meaning in this Season of your life.
In His name,
Yaya Phyllis
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Thank you for your support by visiting me at the Writers League of The Villages Expo and book signing, as well as your purchases of my books. My third book arrives tomorrow and/or is available on Amazon.com.(under books and my name) as are my first two books: Worry, Fret and Fear...No More! and Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life. It is entitled: Study Guide and Gratitude Journal for Worry, Fret and Fear...No More! If you purchase directly from me, I offer a bundle discount package which makes a nice gift for someone you want to encourage. I welcome your Amazon reviews and your comments on my blog. I respond to all comments.
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Life has been a whirlwind! Phew! My family was with us for five days. They live in Berkeley California. My Midwest son married a California girl and their sons, Thom and Freddie are 8 and 5 respectively. Of course two golf carts were necessary to travel hither and yon around The Villages.
Feeding horses and birds and fish. Swimming. Dancing-sort of-at The Square! Listening to a story (Polar Express) at Barnes and Noble. This included hot chocolate and cookies. Sweet!
Long trek down to the Village of Hadley to see the street of sound and lights! The Holiday Parade at the Polo Fields. I missed this event as it was held during the Writers' Expo. We wrapped up the visit with The Grinch followed by Flippers' pizza. Today they have flown home to re-enter Pacific time.
The jet lag was not easy for them.
How about you? Does your family have traditions that involve visits around the holidays? Do you remember traditions from your own childhood? I would love to hear from my readers. Do share!
And have a blessed week. Be kind and be careful. The Grinch is alive and well.
Feeding horses and birds and fish. Swimming. Dancing-sort of-at The Square! Listening to a story (Polar Express) at Barnes and Noble. This included hot chocolate and cookies. Sweet!
Long trek down to the Village of Hadley to see the street of sound and lights! The Holiday Parade at the Polo Fields. I missed this event as it was held during the Writers' Expo. We wrapped up the visit with The Grinch followed by Flippers' pizza. Today they have flown home to re-enter Pacific time.
The jet lag was not easy for them.
How about you? Does your family have traditions that involve visits around the holidays? Do you remember traditions from your own childhood? I would love to hear from my readers. Do share!
And have a blessed week. Be kind and be careful. The Grinch is alive and well.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, most of us look ahead toward the next major holiday.
That holiday is typically associated with a religious perspective. Regardless of your beliefs, I advise you to prioritize your time, your talent, your money, and all of your resources.
It is likely you have heard the saying, "The Reason for the Season is Jesus".. Ask yourself a very personal question? Be honest? What is the reason you celebrate the holiday season? Is it related to gift giving/receiving, connecting with family and friends, or to honor God and the blessings He has bestowed upon you?
Now is the time to establish your priorities.
Fellowship with like minded people. People who love you for who you are not what you do!
Serve directly or indirectly, those in need. Give of yourself not simply your finances.
Forgive those who have hurt you and if possible, make amends in writing or in person.
Remember that Love is a decision, an action word not an emotion.
Make prayer your means of communicating with God.
God knows your heart. Do unto others with pure motives.
Don't wait to make New Year Resolutions.
Begin today because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Please let me hear from you. I value your thoughts and will pray for your needs.
Love, Yaya
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, most of us look ahead toward the next major holiday.
That holiday is typically associated with a religious perspective. Regardless of your beliefs, I advise you to prioritize your time, your talent, your money, and all of your resources.
It is likely you have heard the saying, "The Reason for the Season is Jesus".. Ask yourself a very personal question? Be honest? What is the reason you celebrate the holiday season? Is it related to gift giving/receiving, connecting with family and friends, or to honor God and the blessings He has bestowed upon you?
Now is the time to establish your priorities.
Fellowship with like minded people. People who love you for who you are not what you do!
Serve directly or indirectly, those in need. Give of yourself not simply your finances.
Forgive those who have hurt you and if possible, make amends in writing or in person.
Remember that Love is a decision, an action word not an emotion.
Make prayer your means of communicating with God.
God knows your heart. Do unto others with pure motives.
Don't wait to make New Year Resolutions.
Begin today because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Please let me hear from you. I value your thoughts and will pray for your needs.
Love, Yaya
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Book Signing Today
Good Morning!
This is the day that the Lord has made...
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
My book signing is TODAY!
Hope you had a very blessed Thanksgiving and you are excited about moving on in your quest for joy and meaning! My latest book will serve as an encouragement and provide valuable tools for your journey.
If you have a close friend or relative struggling with anxiety or depression. Offer them "Worry, Fret, and Fear...No More" as a gift for eliminating those strongholds in their lives.
More later! I need to prepare spiritually, mentally, and physically for this afternoon's
engagement.
Panera- Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, Florida. Noon-4:00 pm
This is the day that the Lord has made...
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
My book signing is TODAY!
If you have a close friend or relative struggling with anxiety or depression. Offer them "Worry, Fret, and Fear...No More" as a gift for eliminating those strongholds in their lives.
More later! I need to prepare spiritually, mentally, and physically for this afternoon's
engagement.
Panera- Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, Florida. Noon-4:00 pm
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
A story of gratitude
This day before Thanksgiving serves as a reminder of the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Some people are already looking past Thanksgiving to the next holiday. It is kicked off by shopping sprees meant to get the best buys/prices on gifts to be distributed to loved ones and friends.
In Christian circles we are often reminded that "the reason for the season"is the birth of our Lord, Jesus. Yet today I feel compelled to remind everyone, of every faith, to use today and tomorrow to give thanks to the God of the universe for our protection and provision.
If you are not of the habit to keep a gratitude journal, this is an excellent time to begin. New beginnings are not limited to the first of January. Before you go to bed tonight, write five things for which you are grateful for today. There may be nights when the fifth thing may be that this day is over. Be specific. Tomorrows blessings will be recorded tomorrow. Rest assured, there will be many. Open your ears and listen. Open your eyes and see. Be attentive to the blessings we take for granted.
I will close with this simple act of kindness on the part of a crippled old woman. I needed a quarter to "borrow" a grocery cart at Aldi's. You insert the quarter and the chained cart is released. Upon leaving the store, you replace the cart and retrieve your quarter. I did find one flimsy quarter in my vehicle but as I left the car I noticed a woman with a cane emptying the contents of her grocery cart. It occurred to me that she would need to walk all the way back to the entrance of the store to return the cart and fetch her money. I offered to give her my quarter in exchange for her cart. She refused my money and thanked me for saving her the walk back. She told me to pass it on upon my shopping completion. Indeed, I did. That went into my gratitude journal- stated in two simple sentences.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving whatever your circumstance. Experience peace and gratitude.
Phyllis
Some people are already looking past Thanksgiving to the next holiday. It is kicked off by shopping sprees meant to get the best buys/prices on gifts to be distributed to loved ones and friends.
In Christian circles we are often reminded that "the reason for the season"is the birth of our Lord, Jesus. Yet today I feel compelled to remind everyone, of every faith, to use today and tomorrow to give thanks to the God of the universe for our protection and provision.
If you are not of the habit to keep a gratitude journal, this is an excellent time to begin. New beginnings are not limited to the first of January. Before you go to bed tonight, write five things for which you are grateful for today. There may be nights when the fifth thing may be that this day is over. Be specific. Tomorrows blessings will be recorded tomorrow. Rest assured, there will be many. Open your ears and listen. Open your eyes and see. Be attentive to the blessings we take for granted.
I will close with this simple act of kindness on the part of a crippled old woman. I needed a quarter to "borrow" a grocery cart at Aldi's. You insert the quarter and the chained cart is released. Upon leaving the store, you replace the cart and retrieve your quarter. I did find one flimsy quarter in my vehicle but as I left the car I noticed a woman with a cane emptying the contents of her grocery cart. It occurred to me that she would need to walk all the way back to the entrance of the store to return the cart and fetch her money. I offered to give her my quarter in exchange for her cart. She refused my money and thanked me for saving her the walk back. She told me to pass it on upon my shopping completion. Indeed, I did. That went into my gratitude journal- stated in two simple sentences.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving whatever your circumstance. Experience peace and gratitude.
Phyllis
Saturday, November 17, 2018
These are posted endorsements of "Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" On Amazon.
William Gastfield, Jr.
Associate Pastor, Fairway Christian Church
The Villages Florida
"This is an imminently practical book for those who struggle with worry. Dr. Kuehnl-Walters combines her 40+ years of professional experience with solid Biblical principles and has produced a book with simple, concise chapters that, if applied, will enable you to Worry, Fret, and Fear..No More!"
Curtis Ostrander,
Founder- Dads for A Day, Inc.
"This well written book provides great techniques and practical advice for managing stress, fear and worry in our lives. I highly recommend it to clients and non-clients alike."
Carole Parlette
"A very helpful and inspiring book that would be beneficial to everyone."
Kathy Thomas
"A well written spiritual guide. It helps eliminate fear and worrying by bringing the reader into a close relationship with God, trusting in His strength and promises."
William Gastfield, Jr.
Associate Pastor, Fairway Christian Church
The Villages Florida
"This is an imminently practical book for those who struggle with worry. Dr. Kuehnl-Walters combines her 40+ years of professional experience with solid Biblical principles and has produced a book with simple, concise chapters that, if applied, will enable you to Worry, Fret, and Fear..No More!"
Curtis Ostrander,
Founder- Dads for A Day, Inc.
"This well written book provides great techniques and practical advice for managing stress, fear and worry in our lives. I highly recommend it to clients and non-clients alike."
Carole Parlette
"A very helpful and inspiring book that would be beneficial to everyone."
Kathy Thomas
"A well written spiritual guide. It helps eliminate fear and worrying by bringing the reader into a close relationship with God, trusting in His strength and promises."
Here is Dr. Ringler's review of my recently published books: " Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" and "Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life".
(Submitted by Dr. Marlene Ringler. Author of "I AM ME". The story of parenting an adult Asperger Syndrome child. )
"Dr. Phyllis Kuehnl-Walters has written two books to inspire and encourage persons to adopt a more healthy and positive outlook on life and the challenges we face on a daily basis. She selects relevant biblical passages to support her ideas about how to reduce worry and fear and to trust that a strong faith and belief will sustain even the most skeptical. Her wonderful ability to narrate by using both personal examples and universal truths make her books easy to read and serve as practical guides to a more healthful view on our existence. These books will serve as gifts to those seeking guidance and reassurance that life is filled with constant challenges which can be addressed in a spirit of optimism, faith and trust.
Friday, November 16, 2018
About Me
I am a retired psychologist from Ohio. I am now "re-fired" as an author, writer and inspirational speaker. I live in Florida with my husband and a significant number of grandchildren and great grandchildren nearby.
I enjoy volunteering at Casa Hope Inc. a Christian transitional home for young men who have made poor life choices, been incarcerated, struggled with addictions and need a structured environment. Casa Hope provides course work that is intended to empower these men to successfully merge into the mainstream community. The courses I teach are Anger Management as well as my published books entitled " Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" and "Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life".
"Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" is actually a six week journey to eliminate the habit of worrying and overcome fears.
"Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life" is useful in learning to navigate the seasons of your life with joy and meaning.
I enjoy volunteering at Casa Hope Inc. a Christian transitional home for young men who have made poor life choices, been incarcerated, struggled with addictions and need a structured environment. Casa Hope provides course work that is intended to empower these men to successfully merge into the mainstream community. The courses I teach are Anger Management as well as my published books entitled " Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" and "Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life".
"Worry, Fret and Fear.. No More!" is actually a six week journey to eliminate the habit of worrying and overcome fears.
"Creating Balance & Purpose in your Life" is useful in learning to navigate the seasons of your life with joy and meaning.
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