Greeting the Day
Each morning is a new opportunity. We can create a day that nourishes us, or we can meet it with anxiety or dread. The choice is yours. When we first awaken, that moment when we first open our eyes for … Continued
Curiouser and Curiouser
You may have noticed, I am a curious person. My fascination with such things as hag stones, and how trees communicate, and the human psyche, all have their root in curiosity. So of course I became curious about curiosity, or … Continued
Hag Stones and Jetties and Messages of Love
Fair warning. This post may ramble and take a few detours. It may include interesting trivia, or as my Dad liked to call it, “little bits of information of absolutely no value.” So, grab a cuppa, and settle in for … Continued
Choosing My Focus
Editor’s Note: I am blessed to have a small and beautiful community of exceptional people in my life, people who teach me, by example, how to be in this world. In this post, Carrie Jenkins opens up about navigating a … Continued
Unwrapping Our Gifts
I love to share inspirational words from others, and this week I’m grateful to my husband Tim (or JT as I like to call him) for his words of wisdom. Tim helps me to view things just a little differently, … Continued
Unveiling the 2025 Word of the Year
This week is the start of the new year and it’s time for a new Word of the Year (WOTY). This year I’ve chosen (drum roll) … adventure! Although I’ve dabbled in WOTY in the past, last year was the … Continued
Who Loves Winter?
The winter solstice has come and gone, which means that here in the Northern Hemisphere, we have officially welcomed winter. I have mentioned in earlier posts that I’m not a winter person. I’ve never been a fan of the cold … Continued
Rearranging Furniture
Last week I ran a previous article because, as I said, I have not been as focused or motivated lately. For me, that is an indication that I am feeling stuck, not moving forward. Apparently it’s a recurring theme for … Continued
Everyday Gratitude
Thanksgiving was this past week and that means we are now “officially” in the holiday season. While this Thanksgiving brought many blessings – distant family, a bountiful feast, even perfect weather – I endeavor to remember to give gratitude every … Continued
Getting Out of My Own Way
One of the things I like about the Stellar sleep app is the lesson modules that I listen to every morning and most have to do with exploring what is called “cognitive distortions.” This morning’s, for instance, addressed discounting the … Continued