“What you are afraid of is never as bad as what you imagine. The fear you let build up in your mind is worse than the situation that actually exists.” – Spencer Johnson So true. For me, fear causes anxiety and agitation. It brings about an overwhelm sometimes to the point of immobility. It is… Read More What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid
Life has hit me hard, folks, and these last twelve months were so difficult for me. Would you have known? I keep smiling. I keep being positive. I keep my “cheerleader” disposition, as my mom would say. But, yes, it has been rough. I experienced deaths, a divorce, a move, (ongoing) home renovation … all… Read More 5 Things I Have Learned About Myself
I’m so over this Pod. I really am. I want to snap my fingers at it, kind of in an impatient way. I’m done with you! This ginormous box has been taking up a good amount of space on my lawn since April. That’s long enough. It’s time. I have been chipping away at emptying… Read More The Pod
Summer is nearly spent. It’s peaceful to watch all that was vibrant gently fade into the colors of fall. It’s a little melancholy, too, I must say. Not only are the sights different, the air is different, too. There is a hint of coolness. And the sounds. I hear the low buzz and hum of… Read More One Box at a Time
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” I have heard those words many times. And I used to believe they were true. But … I’m not so sure, anymore. A Google search on this topic will turn up various philosophical perspectives, and even Biblical references and research. But,… Read More Finding Grace and Feeling Thankful
I adore daffodils. They’re so fresh, and vibrant. One of the first signs of spring — the time of rebirth, and new starts. I love the way daffodils smell. They so strongly bring back poignant memories. Not necessarily sad, but yet, sometimes sad. Daffodils remind me of my childhood, my backyard, and Easter. I remember… Read More There is always hope … {and a quote that speaks to me}
I am stuck. Yet my mind and heart are racing I have so much to say, but there is no one to talk to because this one is sick, and that one, too, and this one just lost her spouse, and that one her only child and I am just mired in my thoughts and… Read More Confessions of an Anxious Mom {and a Challenge to Help Combat the Demons}
If you have not slept or if you have slept, or if you have a headache, or sciatica, or leprosy, or thunderstroke. I beseech you, by all angels, to hold your peace, and not pollute the morning. – Ralph Waldo Emerson When I first came across this quote, I laughed out loud. I found it… Read More Don’t Pollute Your Mornings {and a quote that speaks to me}
Anger sucks. That seeing-red, heart-racing, seething fury we experience when we’ve been wronged in some way. Like “road rage” for any occasion. Yep, I’ve been there. Have you? Indeed. There are countless self-help books aimed at helping us to identify the root cause of our anger. To work through our anger. And ultimately, to control… Read More The Tough Work of Forgiving {and a Quote that Speaks to Me}
Last week I wrote a blog post about DECIDING to plan my days — to set in motion some doable routines for progress and survival. Oh, yes. I am acutely aware that I need to enact a plan. And, I WANT TO. I crave order, peace and discipline. But, damn, it’s been kinda tough. There… Read More Two Ways I’m Deciding to Plan My Days {a routine and a healthy habit}