There has to come a time in our lives when we decide we’re worth better and poke the bear. This could mean anything from doing that survey on the U.S. Post Office receipt because the person was rude or applying for better jobs because you need to move on. Anything that lets us express our […]
The other day, I wanted to go for a walk for exercise. It was a beautiful day, and I work from home, so getting out of the house and breathing in the outside air is a good thing. However, something happened, and I’m so glad it did because what I learned was life-changing. Let me […]
Did you ever notice how water flows during a rainstorm? It rushes down a hill with force, and if it runs into an object, it either goes around or on top of it. It’s fascinating to watch. Water does its own thing and will go where it wants to go. We have an old stone […]
I’ve always been a private person, only sharing my life and true thoughts with a few people. And I have to trust someone first to do that. I’ve been putting my life out there, and after the dust settled from my anxiety from doing it, I know now it was the right thing to do. […]
I am so glad it’s a new month. It’s a chance to redo everything. We get to change our minds, plans, or even our address if that’s what’s on the agenda. A new month is a fresh start to get back on track, and boy, do I need to get back on track. Our bodies […]
Since Halloween is upon us, I thought I would write about the Tricks to Life. What the heck are they? Well, there’s a few ways I could think of to improve your life. And the best part is when you know the tricks, you get to enjoy the treat of a happy life. Hey, if […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase that there are givers and takers in life. Looking through your life, you can see the difference in people. Who are the givers? Who are the takers? If you’re entirely a taker or a giver, then you’re doing it all wrong. Sorry, I have to tell you the truth. […]
I went for a walk yesterday. It was a beautiful day, and I wanted to feel the sunshine on my skin. My knee and shin were bothering me. (I am sad to admit it, but I have arthritis in my knee and ankle due to injuries.) I was limping along and saw a wooden bench. […]
I have this book Self-Love Workbook for Women by Megan Logan, MSW, LCSW. Megan writes, “Internalized messages from past traumatic events or childhood wounds may contribute to feelings of unworthiness, making practicing self-compassion challenging. The quickest way to create a self-compassionate response involves thinking about how you might respond to a beloved friend.” I did […]
Yesterday, I was in a convenience store and heard a customer ask the young male cashier, “How’s it goin’?” The cashier responded in a mundane voice, “Ah, ya know, livin’ the dream.” I’ve heard that expression before, and I never liked it. Doesn’t it imply that you’re not happy with your life? What about […]