On Letting Go and Acceptance
This has been a week of letting go. Letting go of an organized house. Letting go of daily walks. Letting go of independence. And I’m not going to sugarcoat it. It’s hard, and it’s messy, and it sucks. A few … Continued
Mindfulness as an Antidote
Here we are, in the middle of April and I almost let it slip right on past. This is the month that is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month, bringing attention to how managing stress is imperative to a healthy … Continued
And It Starts With You
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about repairing damaged relationships. I focused on taking responsibility for your part that led to the misunderstanding and offering sincere, heartfelt apologies. One thing I did not touch on that week, is forgiving yourself. … Continued
Finding Time for Stillness
Do you ever feel that life has gotten really complicated? There’s a LOT going on – noise and activities and to-do lists and technology – that it can all be overwhelming. Amidst all that overwhelm, making time for stillness can … Continued
Strategies for the “R” Word
I know I’m a little late for this, and that’s because I don’t usually do New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t like the word Resolutions. It seems very hard, concrete, with no room for error. Like if you don’t keep your … Continued
How Will You Spend Your Twixmas?
I learned a new term today: Twixmas. As the name implies, it’s that time between Christmas and New Year’s Day, that unique time of year when many are off work and the rush of the holiday season is nearing it’s … Continued
Easy Livin’
As the song goes, it’s Summertime and the livin’ is easy. The warmer, longer days, and fresh sunlight means lots of time in nature. Some of my favorite moments of summer are spent outdoors after the sun goes down. In … Continued
A Bit of Today, All Year Long
Today marks the first day of spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox at about 2:24pm in my area. You’d never know it by my local weather forecasts, so this day brings hope of longer days and new life … Continued
The Art of Reframing
I’m an observer. I observe my own thoughts and actions and, on a larger scale the human spirit. I observe nature. I observe the interactions between the two. I share what I observe through these writings, not because they provide … Continued