In the past week, I’ve had no less than three people, all from my close community, tell me that my blog posts seem sad, or worrying, or stressed. Don’t worry, faithful readers! I’m doing just fine. I’m continuing to learn … Continue reading
Category Archives: old patterns
I don’t usually talk that much. I’m more of a listener, an observer. But I do think about things quite a bit. And when I’ve thought things through for a while, particularly if it’s a topic that has piqued my … Continue reading
I had such a horrible day yesterday, and all because of my attitude. I’m not sure why it happened, though I can speculate. Perhaps all the toxins I’m clearing out of my psyche caught up to me. A friend has … Continue reading
The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse is proving to be rather intense and wonderful. Yesterday’s focus was on forgiveness, and I want to share what I wrote for one of the writing exercises. The exercise involved writing to God (or whatever you … Continue reading
As I enter my fifth decade of life on planet Earth, here are some things I’ve learned about stress. Most of us know that stress is not good for our bodies, minds, or spirits. Yet often we think of it … Continue reading
Up until now I’ve been filled with joy about the holiday season. Truly. And yes, I’m one of those Virgos Who Do Too Much. I come by it honestly – my Mom’s a Virgo too, and has always done a … Continue reading
Sometimes we get stuck in a rut of predictable thinking. I appreciate traditions and the cycles of life, but doing things because “that’s how we’ve always done it” can cause us to miss wonderful opportunities for growth and joy. The … Continue reading
I have two friends, who don’t know one another, who have both been having a really rough time lately. Part of the trouble they mention is that they are each lonely and seeking a companion (no, I don’t think they … Continue reading
In the fall of 2008, my green 1999 Subaru Outback was totaled in a car accident. Don’t laugh, but we swerved while trying to avoid hitting a chipmunk (yeah, I know, soft-hearted hippies!). Luckily, none of the passengers were hurt, … Continue reading
We’ve been really busy lately, for various reasons, and I’m feeling a bit of strain and a desire to slow down. There are also some creative projects that I’ve been neglecting simply because I’ve been out straight “doing stuff.” It … Continue reading