January 2023 – Page 3

It’s Not About Perfection

Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes. Margaret Wheatley, writer, teacher, and speaker Leaders are heros but the series of behaviors part is a huge part of leadership. Self discipline, consistency, respect, boundaries all these things come together to form an amazing leader. Not with the expectation of perfection butContinue reading “It’s Not About Perfection”

Loneliness

I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realize is that you’re not alone. Dwayne Johnson Alone? During my darkest days, I didn’t want to be around other people. I wanted to be alone. So when I read quotes like this, I thought I couldn’t relate. Once I shifted myContinue reading “Loneliness”

Quick Bit

We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share. Dr. Maya Angelou Let yourself enjoy the pockets of sunshine in your life. They don’t last forever. I used to be so focused on the fact that the good momentContinue reading “Quick Bit”

I Just Wanna Have Fun

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun. Randy Pausch 2023 goalsssss!!! How can we make this more fun, is what I’m going to ask myself this year. I’ve gone long enough with so much seriousness and sadness and even some anger sprinkled in there. Now I wanna focus on good clean life long fun!Continue reading “I Just Wanna Have Fun”

Axe Throwing

When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple. Paulo Coelho I’m going axe throwing with my family tonight!! I’m so excited!! I’ve never thrown an axe at a target so we’ll see if those kettlebells exercises last week will give me the strength I need to getContinue reading “Axe Throwing”

Bookstore? Do You Mean Paradise?

I have always imagined paradise will be a kind of library. Jorge Luis Borges Bookstores and libraries whisk me away from it all. They are, without a doubt, my paradise. What kind of things can you do in a bookstore? I’m glad you asked. You can judge books by their covers, then give your favoriteContinue reading “Bookstore? Do You Mean Paradise?”

There’s a Time for Everything.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. Dale Carnegie This girl right here, (the one writing this blog post) is a woman who strongly believes in good healthy rest. But when you wannaContinue reading “There’s a Time for Everything.”

Juggling?

I’m always trying to show versatility. I’m juggling, and I’m flipping fire, and I’m chewing gum and rhyming at the same time… on a unicycle, while playing the drums. MF Doom I feel this quote! 2023 is coming in hot and I’m so ready for it!! Anyone else got a ton of shtuff coming yourContinue reading “Juggling?”

“l’art pour l’art”

“Art for art’s sake” The blank page isn’t so bad when you wanna have fun. And editing is even more fun, when you like what you’re writing. Mindset is everything. It’s all about using that spoonful of sugar to get something on the page. Don’t underestimate yourself though. What I mean is, respect your intelligenceContinue reading ““l’art pour l’art””

Lighten the Load

I’ve spent the weekend resting and cleaning. I’m still tired and still need to clean. These two things are never done. You gotta work on them everyday which includes thinking about how to maintain them in between. Healthy eating, getting in bed early, using organizers, put things away right away, whatever helps to lighten theContinue reading “Lighten the Load”