"Stay low key. Not everyone needs to know everything about you." ~ Unknown Photo by Mathias P.R. Reding on Pexels.com I've been rather quiet lately. Not that I have nothing to say, there is plenty . . . there are just no words to say it. No one with whom I particularly need to share … Continue reading Subdued
Random Thoughts
Putting Myself in Time Out
"It's not selfish, but selfless to be first, to be as good as possible to you, to take care of you, to keep you whole and healthy, that doesn't mean you disregard everything and everyone, but you gotta keep your cup full." ~ Iyanla Vanzant Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com I post a lot … Continue reading Putting Myself in Time Out
Be Still . . .and Know
"He says, "Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." ~ Psalm 46:10, ESV Photo by Mat Reding on Pexels.com Ever have one of those days where anything that could go wrong, does? What if it extends into a week? Longer? … Continue reading Be Still . . .and Know
What Are Your Dreams
" . . .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
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
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 