I am..?
Because I remember that every time I say “I am…(insert quality)” I am claiming and affirming that quality for myself, I have made a list of qualities I WANT to claim and affirm instead! Rather than I am tired/confused/irritated/sad/angry…I have focused on claiming positive qualities. As an ex-English teacher, I know lots of words to choose from! […]
Thoughts for March
It’s already the last Sunday of the month and here are my favorite quotes for March so you can choose your favorite! We so […]
Musing on Crayons
Did we really learn everything we needed to know in kindergarten? Maybe much more than we think! I know the pictures I drew were more fun and lively when I used more of the different colors! And some sure do have weird names! Here are a few of my favorite names (those folks were really creative!): […]
The Humongous Difference Between Persistence and Perseverance
Most of us use persistence and perseverance interchangeably. And though they are very similar in a lot of ways, there are a few subtle differences that can have massive effects on the outcome of your situation. You are at a job you hate or in a relationship that just isn’t working out. You put your […]
The Necessary Art of Subtraction
On Overwhelm? Most of us have gotten caught up in the process of addition. After all it is easier than subtraction-that’s why we were taught it first! And the tendency in our lives seems to be to keep adding: more tasks, more appointments, more gadgets, more clothes, more furniture. It’s so American. Well, maybe it’s […]
More thoughts to think about!
So many thoughts! So many ideas! So many meaningful quotes! There’s just so many to choose from! Here’s my eight for this short month of February. What are your favorites? […]
11 rules for chocolate…
Did you know that not all chocolates are created equal? Before I share some of my favorite chocolate rules, I need to acknowledge (as a previous owner of a retail store Chocolate! Chocolate! in Seattle) that I really do know that it’s important for us to be somewhat discerning about the chocolate we eat and […]
Sunshine or Shadow-Your Choice!
February 2, today, is Groundhog Day! Folklore says that if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks. […]