For November, I plan to use this space to try out different things, like recipes or going to a new place to have my car serviced, finish my holiday shopping, anything really that I need motivation and accountability to DO. Action. I get bogged down and think too much this time of year, and procrastination … Continue reading Action For November: Superfood Muffin Recipe
The Good — What’s Moving Me These Days #WGWW
So. . . my past few posts have been quite the bag of negativity. Occasionally, I need to blast out the contents in my head that might be better reserved for therapy or a private journal. Or maybe not. I think it's okay to share the less-than-stellar. Thanks to those who read and especially those … Continue reading The Good — What’s Moving Me These Days #WGWW
Some Things Can’t Be Fixed, and That’s Okay
I ran across a post on Facebook several days ago that I can't stop thinking about. Tim Lawrence sums up my numerous thoughts and emotions on grieving in this eloquent and thoughtful post. I could blast out THOUSANDS of words on the subject, and I could tell you all the ignorant and thoughtless cliches I … Continue reading Some Things Can’t Be Fixed, and That’s Okay
I’m Turning Relatives Into Trees for Christmas — Want to Join Me?
I consider myself a people person. I like people. They spark my curiosity, and I want to know their stories. What made them think a certain way about something? Who were their parents? What have they seen? What joys have they known? What pains? Sometimes this is easier with strangers than with those we love … Continue reading I’m Turning Relatives Into Trees for Christmas — Want to Join Me?
Printout for Low Days
http://eponis.tumblr.com/post/113798088670/everything-is-awful-and-im-not-okay-questions-t Anyone who has ever suffered through depression knows that basic tasks can seem unmanageable. The link above can be saved and printed and serves as a much-needed reminder that there are seemingly little things that can make a difference in our mood. I'm saving this. What rituals do you rely on to pull you … Continue reading Printout for Low Days
Mindfulness Summit
A friend sent me this link, so I thought I'd pass it along in case any of you are interested. It's free for the month of October. Lots of mindfulness experts and others will be presenting daily, and the videos can be accessed live or 24 hours after. I have a lot going on and … Continue reading Mindfulness Summit
A Snippet of Joy – #WGWW
***Updated since yesterday's original post*** The weather has been a bit wonky here, and I spent much of yesterday fighting with my WiFi. I finally gave up and uploaded pics from the mobile WordPress app on my phone and called it a night. Now I'm having trouble editing (reducing the size) of the pictures. Anyway, … Continue reading A Snippet of Joy – #WGWW
WGWW# — In a Slightly Tardy Fashion
I should re-name What's Going Well Wednesday and call it What's Going Well Whenever the Hell I Wanna Tell You 'Cause This is My Blog and Sometimes I Like Channeling My Inner Two-Year-Old. But I suppose that's a tad lengthy... We moved this summer.. We actually closed on our house two days AFTER my children started … Continue reading WGWW# — In a Slightly Tardy Fashion
What's going well for you today?
What’s Going Well Wednesday
Was Procreating In My Best Interest? And a Lovely Link
http://momastery.com/blog/2015/09/02/its-not-you-its-them/ I LOVE this so much I can't say enough... This is a slight deviation from WGWW, but I'm a big believer in real. That lovely picture of my precious children on that beautiful beach in my earlier post was a direct result of the behavior wise Glennon describes in the link above. Yesterday, I … Continue reading Was Procreating In My Best Interest? And a Lovely Link
Grief Happens 