“It’s the steady, quiet, plodding ones who win in the lifelong race.” -Robert W. Service I’m feeling better. Not 100% but definitely way better. I’m ready to get back at it though. Slow and steady.
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R&R for Me
“My relationship with my body has changed. I used to consider it as a servant who should obey, function, give pleasure. In sickness, you realise that you are not the boss. It is the other way around.” -Federico Fellini Today I’ve been fighting a cold. Lots of rest and soup for me. I’m hoping tomorrowContinue reading “R&R for Me”
Lend Your Energy to What is Good
“Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences.” — Sylvia Plath I will be moving through life in a way that supports my entire well-being. My health, my spirit, my mind, and my family will be valued. I have been working on living like this for a long time. I may fail atContinue reading “Lend Your Energy to What is Good”
Snowy Sunday
“Snow isn’t just pretty. It also cleanses our world and our senses, not just of the soot and grime of a Fife mining town but also of a kind of weary familiarity, a taken-for-granted quality to which our eyes are all too susceptible.” -John Burnside We got a little snow after all. My girls haveContinue reading “Snowy Sunday”
Flow State
“Is there something in my life that makes me forget time while I’m doing it?” Editing lately has been interesting. I have some writing sessions that when I look at the clock, I’m shocked it’s only been 10 minutes. Then there’s other times when I’m just chugging along and I look, two hours have goneContinue reading “Flow State”
Upside Down
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” -Henry David Thoreau Perception is everything. The great thing about life is that everything is always changing. We get to expand our perspectives and grow with the world around us. This is what makes reading and learning so much fun. I get toContinue reading “Upside Down”
Tried a New Food
Ok, so I tried a new food. I’ve been seeing people add these to healthy recipes all over the internet. I finally found them! I tried pitted dates. They are way better than I assumed. I don’t know why, but I thought they were going to be a cross between a raisin and a prune.Continue reading “Tried a New Food”
Home Sweet Home
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately; minding my thoughts. Recognizing which ones are beneficial and which ones are dangerous to entertain. Years ago, I wasn’t comfortable in my skin because of my thoughts, butContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”
Mind Your Thoughts
Empower yourself by choosing kind thoughts. It’s worth the effort. Don’t let negativity take over your brain. It’s your brain. You have the keys. Taking control of your thoughts is one of the greatest things you can do. Sometimes my thoughts attempt to shame me or make me feel bad, but one of my greatestContinue reading “Mind Your Thoughts”
You Did That!
“Treat every small victory like you just won the Super Bowl.” – Lewis Howes I always try my best to do this! It really is easier said than done. But small goals are worth celebrating all year round. Don’t push off your small wins waiting to celebrate the big win. Step away and celebrate every littleContinue reading “You Did That!”
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