identity – Signora Sheila

Why Am I Here?

Young woman in blue sits on a wooden dock beside an open notebook, gazing at a calm lake at sunset; mountains and reflections create a peaceful mood.

That’s a question I often ask myself. Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart. I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and every piece of creation. He loved usContinueContinue reading “Why Am I Here?”

Never an Orphan

Cropped child in a gray sweater and jeans holds a floppy brown teddy bear against a textured beige wall, evoking comfort and loneliness.

Growing up, I thought I was an orphan, unwanted and abandoned by my “real” family. I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But in my case, these thoughts came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in theContinueContinue reading “Never an Orphan”

Simon Peter and Why We Love Him

Two bearded men, one the apostle Peter, in historical clothing face each other indoors; one wears a white turban and holds a weapon, while the other gestures tensely.

Simon Peter, how can we not love him? Delightful in his spontaneity. Lovable in his gregariousness. Transparent and enthusiastic. Quick to act, and react. So sure of himself, yet at times timid and even cowardly. There is something genuine and endearing about Peter and his ways. Simon Peter, with his transparent humanity, is the disciple with whomContinueContinue reading “Simon Peter and Why We Love Him”

I Asked AI, With Interesting Results

They want us to believe that AI can do just about anything we ask of it. We’re starting to see it on more and more platforms, such as Canva, Pixabay, and WordPress. Intrigued by this phenomenon, I started experimenting to see how AI would depict me or describe my life, interests, and beliefs. AI hasContinueContinue reading “I Asked AI, With Interesting Results”

If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}

Glowing orange sun sets behind silhouetted grasses and a dark horizon, casting a warm reflection across calm water in a tranquil scene.

It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace.ContinueContinue reading “If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}”

Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Silhouetted cat sits before an oval mirror, gazing at its shadowy reflection which appears as a lion; a simple blue scene evokes confidence and self-reflection.

Doctors sometimes ask their patients, especially older patients, to take cognitive tests. Or a patient who is concerned about his or her own memory, may even ask to take the test. An inability to remember facts or solve problems could indicate memory loss or dementia. When things are not as they seem This was theContinueContinue reading “Things Are Not Always What They Seem”