"I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains." ~ Anne Frank Photo by Nathan Cowley on Pexels.com With all the negativity in the world today -- COVID, elections, jobs loss, riots, murders, threats . . . . it would be easy to get bogged down in the ever present … Continue reading Things That Make Me Smile
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The Book of What I Want to Know
"I'm unpredictable, I never know where I'm going until I get there, I'm so random, I'm always growing, learning, changing, I'm never the same person twice. But one thing you can be sure of about me; is I will always do exactly what I want to do." ~ C. JoyBell C. Photo by Pixabay on … Continue reading The Book of What I Want to Know
Personal Stagnation
"It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things." ~ Leonardo da Vinci Photo by Janko Ferlic on Pexels.com I have been known to say, "So many books, so little time!" with a deep sigh because … Continue reading Personal Stagnation
Feeling the Rhythm
"Life has its rhythm and we have ours. They're designed to coexist in harmony, so that when we do what is ours to do and otherwise let life be, we garner acceptance and serenity." ~ Victoria Moran Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Much like the stones pictured above, on good days, life exists in a … Continue reading Feeling the Rhythm
Sacred Smoke
"Smoke of air and fire and earth, cleanse and bless this home and hearth. Drive away all harm and fear, only good may enter here." ~ Home Blessing There are some days when you just want a fresh start, a reset if you may . . . an opportunity to clear the air, refresh your … Continue reading Sacred Smoke
What You See
"Life is like a prism. What you see depends on how you turn the glass." ~ Johnathan Kellerman Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com For someone reading my blog to assume I write about every aspect of my life would be foolish. For me to write about EVERY aspect of my life would be foolish … Continue reading What You See
How Do You Reward Yourself
"Self-care has become a new priority - the revelation that it's perfectly permissible to listen to your body and do what it needs." ~ Frances Ryan Young Living Premium Starter Kit Yesterday, I mentioned my love of my Young Living Oils and promised I would explain the concept of Essential Rewards. If you are curious … Continue reading How Do You Reward Yourself
Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
"The moment one is capable of feeling grateful for both pain and pleasure, without any distinction, without any choice, simply feeling grateful for whatever is given . . . .because if it is given by God, it must have reason in it. We may like it, we may not like it, but it must be … Continue reading Gratitude & Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
If It’s Not Logical, It Doesn’t Make Sense (to me)
"Science doesn't have to be this awkward." ~ Sheldon Cooper Many times, people don't realize I'm on the autism spectrum. They would describe me as eccentric or quirky, but never "autistic." Maybe it's because I have Asperger's which is on the high end of the spectrum, or because I've learned to imitate and function fairly … Continue reading If It’s Not Logical, It Doesn’t Make Sense (to me)
You’re Right
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right!" ~ Henry Ford Between WD40, duct tape and YouTube videos, I'm fairly certain there are few car repairs that cannot be made by the average Joe. With a power sliding door that at first wouldn't open on the minivan, it then proceeded to not … Continue reading You’re Right
The Road Back Home 