The worst thing: to give yourself away in exchange for not enough love. Joyce Carol Oates I like this quote. I’ve been sitting thinking about how many times I gave myself away because I didn’t speak up. I’m thinking about how many times I gave myself away because I said yes when I wanted toContinue reading “Giving Too Much Away?”
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Commitments to Myself
Sunday reflections We carry too much guilt about letting others down- and too little fear of letting ourselves own. We don’t fullu control whether we live up to others’ expectations. We do decide whether we meet our own. The most important commitments to uphold are the ones you make to yourself. Adam Grant Today IContinue reading “Commitments to Myself”
The Worthwhile Writer’s Life
Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. Franklin P. Jones I don’t write about love much. I prefer to focus on action words that fall under love, but I like this one. It reminds me of writing. Writing doesn’t make my world go round but it sure makesContinue reading “The Worthwhile Writer’s Life”
The Mind Alone
It’s not the place nor the condition but the mind alone that can make anyone happy or miserable. Roger L’ Estrange There was a time when my grief was so big and consuming that I had a hard time bringing myself to a positive mindful place. I think it’s healthy to grieve and important toContinue reading “The Mind Alone”
Walking on Sunshine
It’s time for you to come into your own. Don’t hold back. You are the energy that creates worlds. Abraham Hicks I’ve had a great week. I’m walking on sunshine right now taking in all these positive vibes. I’m riding this wave as long as it’s willing to carry me. Here I am, in aContinue reading “Walking on Sunshine”
Opposing Emotions
To be human and to be adult means constantly to be in the grip of opposing emotions, to have daily to reconcile apparently conflicting tensions. I want this, but need that. I cherish this, but I adore its opposite too. Stephen Fry This is one of the first things I had fun with as aContinue reading “Opposing Emotions”
Starve Your Distractions
“Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others.” Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart This is always challenging for me but I have enough to work on myself, that I don’t get distracted very long.
Challenge
I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out. Elizabeth Barrett Browning EveryoneContinue reading “Challenge”
Consistent Effort
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. Winston S. Churchill The courage to continue. I like that. There’s so many other projects I can start and finish but my two favs are, Writing and building a nonprofit. After I get those established, my next goal isContinue reading “Consistent Effort”
Rest Questions
We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don’t allow our bodies to heal, and we don’t allow our minds and hearts to heal. Thich Nhat Hanh How often do you nap? How well are you sleeping? What helps you feel the most rested?
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