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“What if?” Challenge #2

Hey there! Welcome back. So, how did it go with the first challenge? Were you able to visualize a new beginning beyond the ending you may be facing, or have experienced? Did you give yourself the freedom to dream a bit? To see beyond the awkward transition to the possibilities of a new season? In case […] The post “What if?” Challenge #2 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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“What if…?” Challenge #1

For most of my life, the words “What if?” carried a negative connotation. When they came to mind, it was a challenge not to imagine all that could go wrong in any given circumstance. What if I fail? What if I get hurt? What if I end up alone? What if I’m embarrassed? What if I […] The post “What if…?” Challenge #1 appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Rediscover the Joy of Prayer

May I ask a personal question? Has prayer become a heavy burden? Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know what to pray or if it’s even making a difference? We’ve all been there: Circumstances overwhelm your vision and waves of emotion make you question if you’re praying the right prayers or asking for the right […] The post Rediscover the Joy of Prayer appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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The Cycle of Life Continues

Mom, are you feeling like the cycle of life has just ended with your son or daughter moving out and moving on? That may sound a bit dramatic, but often sums up the emotions at the moment. A raw, grinding end to life as you knew it. In times like these, perspective can be a […] The post The Cycle of Life Continues appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Choosing to Ride the Wave of Possibility in the Empty Nest

Something in this photo calls to me. A surging wave speaks of great danger and great possibility, all in the same moment. In a split second you decide to either back down or rise up. To shrink away or engage. This choice will determine much more than you realize. It will either leave you deflated or […] The post Choosing to Ride the Wave of Possibility in the Empty Nest appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Ultimate Empowerment

Empowerment. It seems to be the word of the decade. No matter your background, beliefs, personal status, or goals — everywhere you turn, someone is offering to help you gain empowerment within those circumstances. Even my own brand is Empowering Empty Nesters. It’s very empowering to develop new skills and gain deeper understanding. I’ve taken advantage of […] The post Ultimate Empowerment appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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For the Happy Empty Nester

Good News: You Can be Excited to be an Empty Nester I recently read a news story about a couple whose empty nest photo unexpectedly went viral. This husband and wife felt confident in their son’s ability to move forward into adulthood and were celebrating their new season in life. This fun display is so […] The post For the Happy Empty Nester appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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How to Not Take it Personally When Your Kids Don’t Need You

If you’re a parent, you’ve been there: Balancing between pride and grief when your kids don’t need you like before. When your toddler can dress or feed theirself. Or when your teen drives off with the car for the first time. Yes, the freedom is wonderful and you’re proud to see them growing up and independent. […] The post How to Not Take it Personally When Your Kids Don’t Need You appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Life Lessons

Life Lessons from the Garden Thinking back to Saturday and clearing out the front flowerbed… Life lessons were flooding my mind as the Holy Spirit highlighted details of my work. As I pulled and chopped back, I noticed a number of things. 1. When I cut back flowers that had bloomed and were now fading, […] The post Life Lessons appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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Missed Opportunities, No More

Opportunities. They present themselves constantly. Day-in and day-out, through a suggestion or a question, a thought or connection or new information. You make more choices than you realize in any given day and, unfortunately, have probably missed more opportunities than you’d like to admit. We miss some opportunities for lack of attention or understanding. Some […] The post Missed Opportunities, No More appeared first on Amy Layne Litzelman.

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