Journaling through Quarantine An idea on which direction to go with The Quarantine Project finally came to me. […]
Gratitude
Resurrecting Gratitude When the (unofficial) quarantine began, I was on a mission. Two if you count the New […]
This morning I read a ‘daily email’ on the subject of Eternity. One of the definitions is: A […]
I’m back for another “Daily Gratitude!” Before I start, I have to say that my inner rebel is […]
A quick gratitude stop this evening I decided that earbuds are no longer an option on my walks. […]
If our pain doesn’t destroy us, it might just transform us into truly human beings at last. – […]
Before I dig into any New Lifestyle, New Me updates, I thought I’d share some thoughts I’ve had […]
Sometimes a dramatic rescue is a simple act of showing up. This piece is all about Gil. I […]
One of my best friends from high school remembers everything. Whenever we talk, she reminisces about our old shenanigans as if they happened yesterday. Things that we did decades ago; things I’ve long since forgotten.
Last year, I (briefly) dated a man who reminded me of her. Our conversations were like time travel; we’d always end up in the 70’s or 80’s! Sometimes I wondered why the two of them weren’t dating. They both had this weird connection to the past—as if that past still existed.
Before I say anything about the “G” word, I want to share where my thoughts were headed last […]
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”
Guillaume Apollinaire
I’m on the letter “C” today and this quote is perfect. I’m starting with a word that I’m not necessarily a fan of, but I won’t make a habit of that.
Contradiction: a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
Sometimes a professor will say something that totally contradicts what another professor said. That’s confusing, and sometimes annoying, but that’s not why I brought it up.
Soul in dark night weeps, Gratitude strengthens spirit, Harmony restored. Ronovan Writes Haiku: Gratitude & Harmony
Not to be confused with Heart’s song of the 70’s, Dog and Butterfly. Continuing The Alphabet Game, my […]
I thought it would be fun to do a new series while I’m on my “time out.”
I realize that sounds a bit paradoxical, but I’ve had a long weekend—with plenty of time to ponder the idea. After posting the little things, I was amazed at how it affected me. Taking the time to think about the things you love (or are grateful for) really does change how you feel.
That being said, I’m going to attempt an ongoing series about the things that I love… moving slowly (but swiftly) from A to Z, and I’m calling it The Alphabet Game. Feel free to join in anytime and add your own. Here goes the first letter:
I love…
- morning coffee
- to tinker; a little bit of this and a little bit of that
- thunder and lightning, especially when I’m enjoying coffee and tinkering
- the sound of rain on a tin roof
- rainbows and butterflies
- the way my body feels after doing something strenuous (rare, but happens)
- swimming in cool waters
- when the sky explodes into colors (missing Colorado)
- road trips—I’ll get out there again, eventually
- walking on sand
- the ocean
Time can be a little deceptive. It’s been two months since the fall semester ended, and—to be honest—it […]
Oftentimes I tell the people I meet about my transformation; how much I’ve changed since entering recovery and […]
Fear, like a giant boulder…Stays weighted at my feet.—Afraid I’ll miss the curtain call, I stay paralyzed…Gazing at […]
I saw this sunset a week ago, just before my Thursday evening class started. It was beautiful just […]
Sometimes you have to let life turn you upside down so you can learn how to live right […]
It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy! I think I’ve […]
Separating topics is not easy. Not on the blog, anyway. I did some tinkering and there is no logical […]
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, […]
Be kind to yourself while blooming. I know sometimes it feels like your soul doesn’t always fit. It’s […]
I’m cheating again. Today I am not only grateful for flowers, I am grateful for birds! Today I […]
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Today… my mood is contemplative. Most definitely!
What a year! My cousin posted on Facebook that she was tired of hearing people talk about how […]
