Rx for the Soul

For the Perez household engine. There are days when I keep crossing things off my to-do list like I’m on a mission or something. Those days are super amazing. It feels great to get things done. Of course, there are days when I just want to relax and, well, maybe do nothing. If you’re like…

For the red, white and blue. Today, in this country, we celebrate Independence Day. As I take a moment to reflect on the many freedoms we are fortunate enough to have, I give thanks for all of those who gave their lives so that you and I can enjoy this great land. Although it is…

For sticky prayers…and our interceders. Some time ago, I began placing on a St. Jude prayer card sticky notes with the names of people for whom I invoke a blessing or special intention. People who are ill, who are going through some type of adversity, or who are trying to achieve something seemingly impossible. You…

That there’s a season for everything. Tomorrow we welcome summer. Yaaay!! I love summer. My favorite season. It’s the time of sunny days and longer daylight (okay, and lots of rain, but that’s good for the grass), and it’s a time to move like we’ve got a purpose. I know what you’re thinking. There’s only…

For my “snap out of it” gadgets. Picture this: I’m at work busy at the computer, lost in words, deadlines, and numbers, totally unaware of my surroundings. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye I catch sight of the picture that just scrolled on my digital frame and, BAM! I’m transported to a sweet…

For knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. This week saw the end [inevitably] of James Holzhauer’s winning streak on Jeopardy. The wealth of knowledge on that guy is…wow, impressive. Conversely, recently on Game of Thrones, we watched how Jon Snow, well, really knows nothing. Bravery’s his thing. We all have our thing. We all have valuable attributes…

For time together. Fresh back from a long weekend with the kids and a few of their closest friends. Nothing like moments shared (with a bunch of twenty-somethings going on 15, ha ha). We had a great time, and I’m so grateful we got to hang out. Unfortunately, time together is not always doable, as…

For morning drives. They’re so much more than transportation. It’s that time of day when we head out to live our purpose. Be it to work (okay let’s not think traffic for one moment) or on a road trip to somewhere magical; be it by car or train or bus or bicycle, morning drives are a…

For those who inspire. Fact: All of us face adversity in our lives. As I write this and you read it, some of us are probably going through a rough patch. Along the road, we look to others for strength and courage. When I’m there, I think about my nephew and how he beat and…

For adventures. Coming at you today from Utah, deep inside some of the funnest (and most challenging) slot canyons we’ve hiked. Posting this before we go back out to there. There are not enough words to express how grateful we are for the opportunity to explore and get to see more of the awesomeness of…