Sometimes feeling down is a gift that makes us slow down. It can be peaceful in its own way. I am fortunate enough to have received my second vaccine, and I definitely had all of the symptoms, but welcome the break and very much welcome the protection. Thankful and grateful.
Knowing where to turn to gain insight to help us live our lives (navigating both personal and work lives) is the crux of many of our challenges. Who do we trust for advice? What are the reliable resources to get the information we need? If we know where to turn and have access to the [...]
I'm beginning to be aware of my surroundings, but I try and go back to sleep. Then I realize it is the weekend. I do not have my alarm set, and I'm feeling relatively awake. Maybe it's time to get up? I check my watch. Almost exactly 8 hours since I went to sleep. Yup, [...]
Some of us despise pranks. Sure, sometimes we might just not find them funny. However, I think that I personally don't like them when or if they make me embarrassed because I didn't get it, or confused because I can't tell if it is a joke or not. Not much fun in this attitude. How [...]
We often shy away from tough but truthful conversations out of fear. Fear of hurting the other person. Fear of being misunderstood. Fear of the uncomfort felt in bringing up something raw. Yet, it is with the open & honest yet tough that we may find the deepest, most meaningful connections with other humans. Not [...]
Stopped in my tracks with this quote. You mean life doesn't have to always be a struggle? Sometimes I think I make it harder than it needs to be. White knuckling is not a free lunch. Not to say you shouldn’t do things that are uncomfortable, but if you become obsessed on constantly doing things [...]
Awhile back, I wrote about the joy of setbacks so that we can build back to where we were. I like set backs (sometimes) because I can go back to building within my comfort zone, rather than to achieving something that I have never achieved before - moving outside my comfort level. The confession: I [...]
Are you good at stopping something when you need a break? My phone keeps halting notifications. I go hours without noticing, and then if I restart it they start again. It is a forced break, and maybe one of the best technology screw ups ever. My phone is looking out for me because I'm not [...]
I want to live next to humans,Very realistic people who knowHow to laugh at their mistakes,Who are not inflated by their own triumphs,& who take responsibility for their actions.In this way, human dignity is defendedAnd we live in truth and honesty.~ Mario de Andrade Sharing this lovely quote today, which I found on this blog [...]
Starting a huge project can be daunting. Maybe it's huge because it will take a long time, such as writing a book. Or maybe it's huge because it will take regular commitment, such as starting a weekly or monthly newsletter. Maybe it's good to wait until you have more capacity in your life and schedule. [...]
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