Category Archives: self care
Lesson
Many years ago my only brother was killed in an automobile accident. No one really ever thinks it could happen to them and I always assumed my family was immune to such tragedy. It was always someone else. Life has … Continue reading
A little love goes a long ways
Life has a way of taking us on a wild ride. Forrest Gump once said “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” So many of us start out with good intentions … Continue reading
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Tagged ego, narcissism
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For the Love of it
This morning I awake and I am thinking about love. There seems to be so little of it in the world any more. I wonder about love and how do we know we are ready to give or receive in … Continue reading
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Tagged humanity, love, romantic, unconditional
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claiming our space
There is no doubt we live in a patriarchal society. There was a time when women were seen as belongings, mere chattel. It was the expectation for a woman to be seen and not heard. That was then but unfortunately … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, Fear, independance, self care, Uncategorized
Tagged Kindness, love, women
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That ole beast anger
Anger is a wound that festers. Sometimes it will lie there dormant ready to wreak havoc wherever its tentacles will stretch. We march around with grins on our faces pretending it is not there, but the body knows. For every … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, Kindness, love, opinions, society
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Wake me when its over
Lately I have been privy to conversations amongst friends and acquaintances regarding the state of the nation. I listen as they express their fear and their feeling that all is lost and we are doomed. With the resignation of supreme … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, culture, Friends, opinions, society, technology
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The path of YIKES
For many of you who follow this blog, you know I am usually giving advice or encouraging a brave approach to life. I have always admired the brave and the adventurous and their zest for life. I stand now needing … Continue reading
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Tagged bravery, community, culture, Fear, opinions, society
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Connection: Being Real
Today i did something that a year ago was unimaginable. I disconnected from social media. I was one who could have definitely benefitted from a 12 step program or an intervention by concerned friends. I was an addict. Somehow I … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connection, society, technology
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No I am not selfish
Recently I read an obituary of a well known woman. As obits go, her many achievements were shared as well as personal family related history. Her many friends expressed their grief and sadness at the loss. I read on and … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, family, opinions, self care, society
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A different terrain 