Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com Not only did daylight diminish more hastily than it typically does, but the day itself had a solemn cloud covering which muted the sun for the duration of daytime we lived. It felt peaceful. Even our puppy, Meadow, slept more often than she did the day before. There … Continue reading This Winter Solstice
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Acknowledge the Good
Look for what you are instead of what you’re not Photo by Vince Fleming on Unsplash There are times when I can dwell on past decisions, wondering what would have happened if I spoke up, stepped up, or stepped out. Perhaps the entire trajectory of life would have changed, or maybe nothing would have changed, but the draw to … Continue reading Acknowledge the Good
Hindsight and the Present
We can't relive the past, but we can learn from it Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As a parent, I am always trying to do the right thing for my kids, but even the best-laid plans go awry. If you are a parent, then you know that we are winging it most of the time, … Continue reading Hindsight and the Present
Great Expectations
Understanding the good, bad, or neither of managing expectations Photo by Todd Trapani on Pexels.com My life is based on expectations, it always has been. From personal projects to relationships, I have found myself both excelling and derailing. Through success and failure, expectations are always underneath my life experience. In some ways, these expectations have … Continue reading Great Expectations
Stay Right Here
There is Only Now Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash “There is only now.” — Eckhart Tolle The benefit of looking back on our past is to learn and remember what has brought us to be the person we are today. This is best done with an objective mindset, as a learner, so that we do not get caught up in … Continue reading Stay Right Here
Ease into the New World
Identify and remember what has been learned during this pandemic. Tonight the moon is full and bright and combined with the warm nights, it feels as if one could forgo sleep and ride the energy of the light. That happened to me the other night as the moon was almost full. Though I wanted to … Continue reading Ease into the New World
Thoughts for a Friday: The Present
Photo by Tinjoe Mbugus I wanted to share some ideas and resources with you from this past week, specifically, how to embrace the present. Breathing Important stuff right? Seriously though, there is a lot of benefits to breathing, besides staying alive. I was talking with a friend the other day about the impact of intentional deep … Continue reading Thoughts for a Friday: The Present
Back in the Saddle
How to get back on a healthy mental track Photo by Jason Weingardt on Unsplash It amazes me how often I settle into a funk so to speak. The funk is a feeling that is hard to explain other than it doesn't feel right. What does it feel like to feel right? A hopeful attitude, creative endeavors, laughter, … Continue reading Back in the Saddle
Little Joys
Embracing the simple in difficult times This is a new world we are living in today. We are trying to answer questions about circumstances some of us have never experienced before, and sometimes the only answer is I don't know. The other morning, my youngest daughter asked me if there would be a shorter summer since … Continue reading Little Joys
Mind Quality
Meditation is hard for me. I believe it is beneficial, also it has been recommended to me by counselors, podcasts, ted talks, and friends. That being said, the act of sitting down and focusing on breathing or mantras is incredibly...well, boring, to be honest. Though that is my perception, that does not make it a … Continue reading Mind Quality
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