I’m sure most of us strive for perfection, especially today with so much information at our fingertips, which, whether we know it or not, is affecting our sense of self. Let’s say we come across a former schoolmate on social media who is sharing their beautiful home. If we feel a sense of envy or […]
I got the idea for this blog when I heard The Doors’ song Five to One. In it, Jim Morrison sings, “No one here gets out alive.” He’s right. We will all meet our fate one way or another. Sadly, many of us don’t consider the consequences of being mean or harmful to others. Some […]
We’ve all interacted with that person who says whatever they’re thinking (without giving it a second thought). This is the person who blurts out whatever is on their mind. Some of it’s good. Some of it’s funny. But some of it can be hurtful and harmful. During my lifetime, I have encountered people who […]
With the new year upon us, there’s often a feeling to start fresh and create a new chapter in our lives. One way to start with a clean slate is to clean the slate. When we purge the old, it makes room for the new. Sure, I’m referring to the things around us that block […]
Everyone makes mistakes. Some regret them to the degree that they allow them to haunt their present moments. I know because I did that. When we allow past mistakes to hold us back, keep us stuck, and make us feel not good enough, we are no longer living in the present. Mistakes are a part […]
I’ve been dealing with pain from surgery that repaired torn tendons in my shoulder. It’s tough sometimes to get out of bed or even want to lie in bed to sleep because it’s quite uncomfortable. Regardless, I know that we can heal because that’s what our bodies are designed to do. Our thoughts, however, can […]
I used incorrect spelling intentionally to capture attention. This is an important topic that resonates today, on New Year’s Day. Most of us have or are making New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year. We want things to be better this year than last year. We hope and pray, we dream, and we want it […]
When we look in the mirror, we can’t help but focus on our appearance, particularly our skin. We see wrinkles and new spots that weren’t there the year before, and we (hopefully) start getting checked at the doctor’s office for irregular moles. (Please do it; it can save your life.) The sun can cause significant […]
Last December, I did a post about choosing a word for the year. My word for 2024 is “manifest.” For 2025, I’ve chosen the word “execute.” EXECUTE verb To carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action). Choosing a word for the year is like your North Star. My last […]
It’s been challenging to come up with positive ideas to write about since dealing with a mighty shoulder issue. I don’t like to dwell on such things, but it’s my reality now. And we all know that what we don’t want to address will mail itself to our consciousness, and then we have no choice […]