As of late, life has been harried, and I’ve been feeling a lot of anxiety. Pressure is all around me. It was getting to be too much, like in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) when Princess Leia, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca are trapped in a trash compactor on the […]
Allow yourself the time to meditate daily. This meditation is meant to promote a peaceful mindset. Find a comfortable place to relax. You can sit upright or lie down, whichever is best for you. Close your eyes and take in a slow, deep breath for a count of eight. Fill your belly with air, then […]
I had to step away from social media (being online) for a few days. I needed a break to re-focus, figure out what I’m going to do, and gain a little perspective. We all need that for peace of mind. This morning, I thought about when I was a little girl, around nine or ten, […]
Years ago, I got my hair dyed red at a salon. I was blonde and thought changing my hair color would help me change my life. I felt stuck. I wanted to save myself from a stalled-out life, but the things I was doing to make it happen weren’t working fast enough. […]
As we live, we accumulate stuff. That’s just life. If we don’t get rid of anything, it just builds up. These last few months, I’ve come to realize just how much stuff I have. It was getting overwhelming in the small house my husband and I share. I’d love to have enormous closets and a […]
Underwater volcanoes form islands. Molten lava erupts over time, creating a landmass where an ocean once existed. It’s incredible how our Earth knows how to create new life. We know how to, too, and I’m not referring to creating a baby. I’m referring to changing our lives to a new existence where we’re happy […]
I’m giving myself the tsk tsk, you know, like when someone judgy looks at you, shaking their head to show you that you did something wrong. Yep, I’m giving myself that. Why? What did I do that’s so wrong? I’m sharing this because it might help someone else. I’ve carried this burden long enough, and […]
The song “Workin’ Them Angels” by Rush inspired this blog today. It’s a fantastic song with fantastic lyrics by the late, great Neil Peart. For me, Rush is the goat of rock music. They are on another level than traditional rock n’ roll music. Here are a few lyrics from the song to see the depth […]