Did You Know? We are born fearing two things, yes, ONLY two things! We are afraid of falling and loud noises when we enter this world. That’s it, folks! Everything else we fear is learned…
Mindfulness…It’s A NO Brainer
Mindfulness: The state of active, open attention to the present. This state is described as observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad. Oh, It’s DAMN Hard! We would observe giant…
It’s Not Fair!
No, life isn’t fair. The rabbit hole of “fairness” is wide open and straightforward to tumble down. Spiraling into the darkness of “why me,” if allowed, can consume daily. Like it or not, warranted or…
Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know… That the tears we produce when we are sad contain “leucine enkephalin,” a natural painkiller? Maybe that is why we find ourselves feeling better after we have cried? There’s no shame in…
Gizmos and Gadgets I Adore
There are many “things” we don’t necessarily need and love. And there are those materialistic items that we find are a definite NEED; we love them, AND we cannot imagine life without them. Here are…
Being a “Recovering People-Pleaser”
Before understanding the enormous depth of my “People-Pleasing,” I perceived most of my actions as coming from a desire to be a kind, thoughtful individual. I soon discovered that my choices were severely damaging my…
Make Someone’s Day
You’re waiting in the grocery line, and the customer in front of you possess one of the following: really cool shoes, flawless makeup, or their hair color is on point. After a moment, you share…
The Dance of Self-Sabotage
The Dance of Self-Sabotage can be performed at any point in our lives. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or adult, at home, school, workplace, or at social events, the experience is open to anyone. The…
Keep’m Close!
Over twenty years ago, I accompanied my now husband to a party where I knew no one. I hadn’t wanted to go, but the introvert in me yelled, “What the hell are you doing?” However,…
The Inner Vow
For many, finding a lifetime partner is one of life’s most important goals. Hoping to unite with that one individual who enhances our world by supporting our aspirations and personal growth and accepting that we…