I can't say that this epiphany brought immediate healing to me. It did, however, awaken my mind, which then led to the daily practice of dropping my nets.

When it involves cleaning, other people may say, “well, that’s life, get used to it.” Or, “everybody fusses at their kids.” But what if we—you and I—were the exception to these everyday mundane statements of doom? Just because everybody else complains, doesn’t make it okay that we do.

A sequoia is a tree that starts as a tiny seed and grows to reach heights of more than 300 feet. With that knowledge in mind my one word (or phrase) began to grow: Capacity with Tenacity.

Even if a situation is an emotional setback, I must remember to remain in Him before my emotions take over. Just REMAIN.