Tag: the nurturing well

Rumor Has It…

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Rumors have been around for as long as humans have existed. If we aren’t talking about ourselves, we are often talking about other people. It’s what we do. For the most part, this is just human nature. However, it can get out of hand when too much speculation takes…

Living the Moment

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck While on vacation, a friend of mine captured a picture of a woman enjoying the sights. What was so unusual about this particular woman is that she was walking around with a jar of peanut butter and dipping her finger in it. The picture is a truly beautiful and…

Mirror Mirror

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck In one of my college courses, the professor asked the students to write down three things that they liked about themselves. The entire class wrote about nonphysical aspects. As such, characteristics of the students were caring, reliable, lovable, trustworthy, humble, hardworking, etc. You get the idea. None of us…

Swear Jars

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck My eight-year-old daughter created a swear jar for anyone who swears around her. She charges one dollar for every swear word used. Thankfully, after several months, the jar contains only one dollar, which is unfortunate for her hopes in making a buck or two. However, the swear jar is…

A Holiday Challenge

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays this time of the year, we envision warm homes filled with laughter, good food, and loved ones. However, for some people the holidays just exacerbate their problems. They fail to see the joy when they are suffering on a daily basis. While it…

Optimism Leads to More Fulfilling Life

The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck One of my best friends is nearly 30 years older than I am. When we get together, we laugh, talk about life, and just have a grand time. When I was in my early 20s, I remember thinking that my friend was one of the most beautiful and sophisticated…