" . . .we have the power to make our greatest dreams come true. We just have to be purposeful, every day, in seeking them . . . " ~ Big Spoon, Mile 445: Hitched in Her Hiking Boots Photo by Spencer Gurley on Pexels.com There's a scene from the beginning of the movie "Pretty … Continue reading What Are Your Dreams
Author: Karen
Mindfulness
"Mindfulness isn't difficult. We just need to remember to do it." ~ Sharon Saltzberg Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com I've spoken in previous posts about stretching to relax. I combine these periods of stretching with the practice of mindfulness. At times, I use my own choice of soft music, other times I will use … Continue reading Mindfulness
Quiet Times
"Touch the earth and let it touch you." ~ Barefoot Mama Photo by Akshaya Premjith on Pexels.com I've been quiet because I haven't felt well lately. And when I don't feel well, I tend to turn inwards. I put my energy into healing and feeling better. Somebody mentioned that I must be very in tune … Continue reading Quiet Times
You Don’t Always Have to Finish
"Don't get me wrong; I like reading. But some books should come with warning labels: Caution: contains characters and plots guaranteed to induce sleepiness." ~ Laure Halse Anderson It was quite disappointing, actually. I just wanted a bit of what I call "fluff" reading. Nothing too serious, but enjoyable. It was one of my favorite … Continue reading You Don’t Always Have to Finish
Thrift Store Decor
"I believe that thrift is essential to well-ordered living." ~ John D. Rockefeller What's your decorating style . . . Thrift Shop! A couple weeks ago, I posted here about some of our Thrift Store finds and plans. We make it a weekly appointment to check out the thrift shops - not always the same … Continue reading Thrift Store Decor
Relationships End
"It was a small, clean sound, like the snapping of a flower's stem." ~ Diana Gabaldon, Dragonfly in Amber While the love story written by Diana Gabaldon in the Outlander series has won women's hearts, and the television series has garnered fans from both male and female watchers . . . true-life love stories are … Continue reading Relationships End
Inner Peace
Sometimes things happen beyond our control. I’d say 2020 has been a perfect example of that. International health crises, economic issues, job losses, educational changes, mental health effects, etc. The challenge is knowing what change you can affect to meet the guidelines while maintaining your inner peace. Take masks as an example. Many states have … Continue reading Inner Peace
Life Goes On
Photo by Akil Mazumder on Pexels.com While we had to take a moment out of our regular life, for the crackpot warning yesterday . . . life does go on. Today is Mabon or the autumnal equinox. See my IG account (to the right and scroll down) for a list of things to do today … Continue reading Life Goes On
To The Crazy Lady
"I don't understand your specific brand of crazy, but I do commend your devotion to it." ~ Lani Lynn Vale Photo by Harrison Haines on Pexels.com To the crazy lady stalking my FB page and my blog -- 1) The anonymous text sent from a randomly generated number to someone other than myself was HIGHLY … Continue reading To The Crazy Lady
Financial Fitness
"Financial fitness is not a pipe dream or a state of mind. It's a reality if you are willing to pursue it and embrace it." ~ Will Robinson Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Bills. Debts. Payments. Interest rates. Cash flow. Income. Expenses. Student loans. Bank loans. Credit cards. Taxes. Those words have the ability to … Continue reading Financial Fitness
The Road Back Home 