"Yeah, what do ya want?" Seems to oftentimes be the greeting on the phone or across the counter at a store, or even in the doctor's office. And that is really NOT okay. What has happened to treating all people with respect and dignity? What has happened to just being polite? What has happened to taking the time to politely listen, not to their entire life's story, but to listen to their excitement, accomplishments, pain, sadness, or worry? And to be supportive? All of these q

"I am here, let me live. I am here, let me dream. Let me grow, let me become." Excerpt from Aflame by: Steven Charleston, Member of the Choctaw Nation Retired American Episcopal Bishop Monday

I've been asked that very question numerous times by children, and sometimes by adults. And sometimes it can be a hard question to answer. I mean, how old are you? Is it my age in numbers? I'm not sure I feel like my numbers age. Maybe I can compare my age to the Giant Sequoias, which can live to over 3,000 years. In that case, I am just a tiny baby. But I guess, it might work better, for comparison sake, if I focus on people and our ages. I started thinking about age, becaus

"In my experience, there is no way we can express gratitude without that very act elevating our feelings of well-being and bringing us joy." Tricia Bayless Browne March 2026 Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

The last 10 months have been challenging, and the last two months have been VERY stressful! I keep trying to calm myself, and to not be or get too stressed out. But as you probably know, that is sometimes easier said than done. Breathe........ Pray without ceasing........... My husband was diagnosed with a perforated appendix last June, which required hospitalization and antibiotics. Per the doctors, his body was doing what it was supposed to do, with the help of antibiotics,

"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the important work." C.S. Lewis Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

Does your imagination set you free, or does it hold you captive with drama and trauma from which you try to escape? Your imagination is a powerful tool that can be used to heal, create, dream, solve world problems, transcend your day-to-day reality, be courageous, and brave enough to step outside your comfort zone. Your imagination can also be used to forge an emotional and physical prison, most often based upon your past history of trauma and fears, and/or the world's trauma

"The light will always outshine the dark." Shehan Hettiaratchy, Trauma Surgeon Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. PS Happy Heavenly 100th birthday, Mom. I love you. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

Children are our future. We've probably all heard that saying. And yet, children are dying by the thousands in our world today because of war, starvation, lack of adequate medical care, abuse, pre-term birth, firearm injuries, mental health and violence (suicide and homicide), drug overdose, and vehicle accidents. These children are experiencing horrendous trauma. My heart aches for the children and their families. We've gotten used to and numb to the suffering in our world.

"Don't leave anything for later. Later, the coffee gets cold. Later, you lose interest. Later, the day turns into night. Later, people grow up. Later, people get old. Later, life goes by. Later you regret not doing something... When you had the chance." Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Before the Coffee Gets Cold , 2015 Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

You were, you really were created to shine! Sometimes we forget that we were created to shine, and we start listening to our own inner critic, we compare ourselves to others, and we listen to what other people say about us. We need to remember: "Any critical thoughts about myself are like mud covering a brilliant gem." (Daily Word, Unity, August 13, 2015) Each person is unique. We sometimes forget that, too. We try to be like other people in whatever way we think would make u

"Love goes before me In all that I do In all that I say In all that I am." Anonymous Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

Do you see yourself as a creator? Not THE Creator, but a creator or a co-creator with the Infinite, with God. If we pause and think for a few minutes, we must acknowledge that each one of us is a creator. We create stories, adventures, baked goods, friendships, a home, lesson plans, artwork, creative centers, youth hostels, sanctuaries for animals, medicine, music, plays, communication, quilts, clothing, all walks of employment are a form of creation, games, "the quad jump,"

"A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful, she is both practical and spiritual. A strong woman in her essence is a gift to the world." Ritu Ghatourey Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

What's love got to do with it? Everything! It's amazing the Herculean efforts a woman will go through if Love is involved, especially love of others. A mother's love of her child. A grandmother's love of her grandchildren. A daughter's love of her parents. A woman's love of special family members. A woman's love of friends. A woman's love of her spouse or partner. A woman's love of nature and the Earth. A woman's love of all children. A woman's commitment to humanity. A woman

"Every child is born a naturalist. His eyes are, by nature, open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mystery of life."* Ritu Ghatourey *In honor of my grandson's birthday. He is definitely a nautralist. Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

"Wholeness is not something you strive for and achieve. It's something you remember." Jack Kornfield Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com

To Your Courageous Self!

As someone who has more life behind me than ahead of me, people sometimes ask me why, after 42 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm now working as a Transformational Life Coach. The truth is I love working with people, and I've been interested in coaching for about 15 years. And I figured since I was still alive, God wasn't done with me yet. I was being called to coach. So, I listened and took action. I made that switch (obtained training and certification i

"The most important message is to remember, as an individual, You matter." Jane Goodall Monday Moments are designed to encourage you to take a moment to pause and ponder. Edie Savage-Weeks Transformational Life Coach ediesavageweeks.com