"I'm sorry to say so, but, sadly it's true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you." ~ Dr. Seuss I'll be the first to tell you -- psychiatric nursing never appealed to me. Not one bit. Just . . . . UGH! Perhaps it was the instructor I had -- a lesbian who resembled … Continue reading Oh The Places You’ll Go
Serenity Oasis
Wild and Precious Life
Life seems to go by faster and faster and at a more relentless pace than ever. We talk about multi-tasking. We have drive-thru's and fast food, instant coffee and streaming on demand. We have task oriented apps for our phones, alarms and checklists and reminders. Check the box and feel accomplished at the number of … Continue reading Wild and Precious Life
Timelessness
"Time is basically an illusion created by the mind to aid in our sense of temporal presence in the vast ocean of space. Without the neurons to create a visual perception of the past and the future based on all our experiences, there is no actual existence of the past and the future. All that … Continue reading Timelessness
The Different Levels of Planning
"No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it." ~ Carroll Bryant Photo by Chris F on Pexels.com As in life, the photo above is full of differences but also similarities -- fractals. The shapes are similar, the geometric lines, even many of the colors … Continue reading The Different Levels of Planning
Resilience
"Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up." ~ Mary Holloway Photo by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com Yes, it's been a wee bit since I posted last. Things have been busy in our household with unexpected surprises around every corner. My question today … Continue reading Resilience
Gratitude
"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many, not your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." ~ Charles Dickens Photo by Simon Berger on Pexels.com Yesterday, while driving to work in the morning, I had quite the moving experience. I don't know if it was the conversation I had earlier … Continue reading Gratitude
Welcome 2021
"The book is called opportunity and it's first chapter is New Year's Day." ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce Photo by Oleg Zaicev on Pexels.com Talking about resolutions with a friend, I stated that I tend not to make New Year's resolutions. When I decide to do something, I just set the goal and do it . … Continue reading Welcome 2021
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
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
The Road Back Home 