Isn’t That Crazy?

The content reflects a passionate desire to embrace life fully by taking risks and rejecting mediocrity. It celebrates the idea of “flying” as an act of bravery, encouraging others to overcome fear of failure and embrace their unique selves. The piece promotes self-expression and adventure through creativity and connection.

Just Do It

The author embraces the concept of taking action despite fear and uncertainty, motivated by Nike’s slogan “Just do it.” They are preparing to offer mind-body classes in a new space, reflecting on past experiences of overcoming doubt. The journey is about living boldly and celebrating life’s adventures, regardless of outcomes.

Loving What Is

The author reflects on a transformative journey of letting go and embracing reality, moving away from seeking comfort. By slowing down and listening to an inner voice of love, they experience peace amid chaos. This perspective shift fosters awareness of life’s inherent goodness, inviting an adventurous acceptance of what is.

Contemplation Is A Hammer…

The text explores the essence of contemplation as a profound awareness of life, emphasizing gratitude and connection to a transcendent Source. In vivid imagery, it highlights everyday moments that evoke stillness and mindfulness, illustrating that contemplation emerges from being present, surrendering, and embracing simplicity, ultimately calling for unity of mind and body.

Simplicity

What if life was more simple than we make it out to be? Husband and I were talking this morning over coffee. We start our day walking the Gia FurButt The-WonderDog-Extraordinaire (she added that last word… no self-esteem issues there!) and then settling in for a quiet breakfast. He reads the paper, I the latestContinue reading “Simplicity”

The Bravest Thing

We think that holding on makes us strong but sometimes it is letting go. H. Hesse I did a very brave thing indeed. I signed up for a half marathon a few months ago… not brave. For me. I’ve raced many… this morning, the day of the race, I backed out. I. Backed. Out. Me:Continue reading “The Bravest Thing”

Appreciate Me, Dammit!

Photo by Kevin Menajang from Pexels The deepest human need is the need to feel appreciated. William James, Psychologist We all want to feel appreciated, to some degree or another. Right? Even the most humble and self-assured among us desire even a little bit of attention, affirmation, love.  How many times have you felt unappreciated? Unloved? Unseen?  HaveContinue reading “Appreciate Me, Dammit!”

I’ll Stand By You

Photo by Helena Lopes from Pexels Lost my temper the other day. No, that’s actually not quite it. I found my anger the other day. Boy oh boy, did I ever. Furious words scraped out of my mouth, long held air whooshed through my lungs. My body shook, my voice like sandpaper, all gritty and scraped.  I didn’tContinue reading “I’ll Stand By You”