Move From Criticism to Curiosity

So one of my major “complaints/stressors” is my relationship with technology, it’s just something that feels like a pain in the a** but I still have to deal

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The Myth of “Making Up for Lost Time” and the Power of Consistency in Daily Life

I remember one of my early journal entries from decades ago, “I’m 12 years old, what am I doing with my life?” When I think back to it

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The Gift of Rapt Attention.

This morning I was in a deep dilemma over two things that were derailing me. There are those dilemmas you can sit through, and wait it out, and

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When you’re feeling “why bother” remind yourself “Why it’s important to bother?”

We’ve all had enough overstimulation over the last week or so to both buoy us up or wipe us out, it’s been a pretty exhausting time emotionally, mentally,

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CELEBRATE. CELEBRATE. Dance to the Music!

To say I’m beyond grateful, relieved, and hopeful with today’s election announcement is an understatement. I’ve hooted and hollered and yes did my own victory dance. I know

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Find the Funny. It’s Always There. You just gotta look for it!

Having a sense of humor is not about memorizing jokes, making up snappy comebacks or please god wearing red noses and making silly faces. It IS about seeing

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Is it a Tool or a Weapon?

So it’s the second day in a row that basically my “things to do, things to accomplish to stay on track,” list is being “eclipsed” optimistic word for

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Keep the Faith. Spread the Faith.

OMG! What a rollercoaster of a ride it’s been over these last 24-48 hours. I feel like my heart fell into my stomach and my stomach did a

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VOTE. VOTE. VOTE.

Today is the day folks. Today would’ve been my Dad, (pix below, he’s center with a lovely smile and boutonniere) Ben’s 94th birthday, and he stood for justice,

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Think of Rain as Giving the Planet a Bath

When I was a little kid I would think of rain as God’s way of giving the earth a bath. I smile when I think of my innocence

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