Ah, the magic of New Year’s Eve, a day and night filled with hope, dreams, and good intentions. We make the time to look back, reflecting upon the past year and measure what went right, and what went wrong. We commit to ceasing our ‘bad’ habits on January 1st, then find ourselves sickened from the leftover Christmas cookies and candy by end of day, disgusted by our ‘lack’ of willpower.  Continue reading “And just like that – it’s 2023!”
Category: Points to ponder
Auld Lang Syne – Maybe, but maybe not. Five Questions to Ask Yourself as We Enter 2023. Loop
Another year will soon be behind us, a catalog of experiences and memories – some to be remembered, some we may want to forget.
Yet when all is said and done, 2023 is on our doorstep and it is up to us to set the course for the next 12 months (though I suggest you start with the first three, setting quarterly intentions and goals, breaking them into smaller bits rather than big bites that could leave you with terrible indigestion!) Continue reading “Auld Lang Syne – Maybe, but maybe not. Five Questions to Ask Yourself as We Enter 2023. Loop”
The blood, sweat, and tears of homemade gifts.
As I close in on 2 am, exhausted yet satisfied with tonight’s accomplishments, I recalled a countless number of folks who dismissed homemade gifts over my accumulative years of life.
The candied pecans, Christmas cookies, or crocheted crafts. A patchwork quilt, knitted sweater, or embroidered wall art.
Continue reading “The blood, sweat, and tears of homemade gifts.”Bah – no humbug about it!
Me: I must send my holiday cards. I’m so late! So behind! This is the last year. I’m done. I’m not sending them next year.
Also me: Oh, *#@&, I might have run out of room. Can I fit a few words more? Is there anyone I’ve forgotten? Do I have enough cards?
Can anyone relate?!
‘Tis the season! Make it magical. Even if you don’t think you’re in the mood, trust me – you’ll find the spirit once you start.
Happiness is not a destination.
“I just want to be happy.”
Don’t we all!
It’s commonplace for human beings to desire happiness above all else. It’s as natural as the air we breathe.
No one wants to feel sad, alone, or stagnant. No one wants to feel angry, anxious, or despondent.
Continue reading “Happiness is not a destination.”A day that will live in infamy.
Criticism: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
When we hear the word criticism, it can evoke a number of feelings.
It may spark memories of a relative or friend who consistently belittled us, putting us down and criticizing everything we did. Nothing was ever good enough. We always felt less than and insecure, possibly stunting our potential because of someone else’s opinion – someone we liked, loved and respected.
Continue reading “Criticism: the good, the bad, and the ugly.”How do you define loneliness?
Today my uncle (thank you) posted a frequently seen, yet never old, quote:
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not.The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.” – Robin Williams.
We lost a great man when Robin chose to take his own life. He was a talented, witty, and generous human being who aimed to bring joy to those around him.
Each of us feels lonely from time to time.
Continue reading “How do you define loneliness?”An Unplanned Hiatus.
It’s been such a long time since I’ve crafted a post, and how I’ve missed writing.
We make the time for what’s important to us, and writing is central to my existence, yet there are times when we find ourselves juggling priorities – and something has to give.
My full-time work must always rank number one, and it’s a demanding job that I am committed to.
My soul work seems to have grown legs, and I find myself searching for more hours in each given day to keep it all going.
Continue reading “An Unplanned Hiatus.”Media madness.
If you’re a news junkie, it’s safe to say that you have been led to believe that partisanship is how our country, and world, operates.
If you’re active on social media, it’s safe to say you read the comments posted by extremists from both sides, bullying others from behind the screens of their phones, tablets, or iPads.
Fact is, our communities are made-up of many decent human beings who don’t hate each other. They’re civil people who want nothing more than to get along, raise good children, and live a peaceful life. They can even discuss controversial topics with ease and diplomacy, not berating those with opposing views. They are eager to help someone in need, and seek ways to be of value.
Continue reading “Media madness.”