Do You Love Yourself? Or Just Not Care Enough?
A long time ago, people would say, “You need to learn to love yourself.” Most of these people didn’t even know me but it seemed the “correct” supposedly “expert” advice to give. Sometimes accompanied by…
What I’m Doing Right for Christmas 2016
Christmas 2016 and I’m tired. No, weary. No…. No, let’s call it what it is. I’m exhausted. Muscle, bone, spirit. There’s always a lot of talk this time of the year about what Christmas…
Werewolves and a Negative State of Mind
State of mind has a lot to do with our communications and how we perceive life. Something that puts us in a negative state of mind or feeling of being under attack can make the…
I Literally Changed My Perspective in One Afternoon
Last week, in the course of one afternoon, I literally changed my perspective. And when I say literally, I mean both physically and mentally. If I’d had any idea how one little change in…
It’s a God Thing…and I’m a Turtle
The sun wasn’t even up yet—though the deepening pink on the tall white clouds announced its arrival—and my Fitbit had just buzzed my 10,000thstep. I’d already said “Good Morning” to the usual dozen or so…
What I Learned from #100HappyDays
My friends convinced me to share their #100happydays or #100daysofhappiness with them, but somewhere along the way, they’ve let it drop. Too much a chore, I suppose. Or not enough happiness. Or too much crap…
Let Pain Be Your Guide: Suicidal Thoughts as the Catalyst for Change
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Day, I’m reposting an article I published on this blog on 23 July 2008. I’ve made no changes to the original article, and rather than posting a new…
3 Ways to Deal with a Dysfunctional Family
Though it can feel like it’s just your family that seems dysfunctional, the truth is that most people have to deal with dysfunction in the family. Nobody is perfect, disagreements happen, and nobody is going…
Teresa Giudice Reality versus Real Life Reality
Teresa Giudice, I am not. You’ve probably heard of Teresa Guidice. It’s hard to miss her. Teresa Giudice on the magazine covers in the checkout lane at the grocery store. Teresa Giudice on the magazine…
