"A miracle is a shift in perception from fear to love." ~ Marianne Williamson Photo by Philip Justin Mamelic on Pexels.com We all have perceptions of life based on our past experiences. I've addressed a few of mine in previous posts. It's normal behavior - since we don't have ESP and we cannot foretell the … Continue reading Shifting into Focus
Random Thoughts
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
Pushing thru
There are a lot of things about me that COULD define me: Mother. Daughter. Sister. Nurse. Firefighter. Hazmat Technician. Teacher. Instructor. Girlfriend. Wife. Planner. Divorcee. Lover. Cook. Chauffeur. Speaker. Renovator. Builder. Gardener. Typist extraordinaire. Blogger. Runner. Swimmer. Weightlifter. Biker. Piano player. Comedienne. Competitive. Encourager. Prayer warrior. Dreamer. Entrepreneur. Seamstress. SME. Reader. Plant magic user (aka … Continue reading Pushing thru
Grief in Vivid Technicolor
"Real people with real grief simply find a path moving forward and choose to walk it one step at a time." ~ Jessica Allen Every year, it's the same. I keep hoping that it will be different -- not as vivid, not as clear, maybe even non-existent. It's not. For many years, the depression would … Continue reading Grief in Vivid Technicolor
I hope you dance . . .
"You don't feel bad when you're dancing. You can't feel unhappy; it's impossible. It's such a natural way to release endorphins." ~ Caroline Flack Photo by Josh Willink on Pexels.com When I was growing up, dancing was frowned upon. We could watch the Lawrence Welk show where Bobby and Cissy performed. My sister and I … Continue reading I hope you dance . . .
What Will People Think
"Not caring what other people think is the best choice you will ever make." ~ Unknown Photo by Lara Santos on Pexels.com When I was growing up, before I did anything that my mother considered risky, I was warned, "What will people think?" Not that she mattered much what people thought about me. She generally … Continue reading What Will People Think
Stop Spinning
"If there's not enough of you to go around it's because your ass is carrying stuff that's not yours to carry. Delegate, let go, walk away. Make room for the things your soul was built to handle. ~ Brooke Hampton Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Pexels.com Life is too short and there are too many … Continue reading Stop Spinning
Trust
"Know yourself, love yourself, trust yourself, learn to spend time in your own company and listen to your innermost self." ~ Etta Sawyer Photo by Louis on Pexels.com It's vitally important to know who you are: your beliefsyour moralsyour ideasyour integrityyour goalsyour dreams and it's important to know WHY you hold those as yours. I … Continue reading Trust
Divisiveness
"The world is getting too small for both an Us and a Them. Us and Them have become codependent, intertwined, fixed to one another. We have no separate fates, but are bound together in one. And our fear of one another is the only thing capable of our undoing." ~ Sam KillermanEmphasis mine Photo by … Continue reading Divisiveness
Weekend sounds
"At some point, you gotta let go, and sit still, and allow contentment to come to you." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love Photo by Mike on Pexels.com While I miss my daily view of the mountains, I so enjoy coming to the Missouri home to relax for a few days. The "Covid-19 pandemic" made … Continue reading Weekend sounds
The Road Back Home 