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Thoughts on Prayers
Everyone from The Mamas and The Papas to Beyoncé to Disturbed has songs about prayers. In fact, it’s something people not only sing about, but they talk about it too. “I’ll pray for you.” “My prayers are with you.” “Would … Continue reading
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Witness
I sometimes often need to see or hear something more than once for the message to start to sink in. First I’m all, “Huh, that’s interesting.” Then, “Weird…just read that yesterday” or “Cool, this song has a very similar message … Continue reading
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Lighting the Way
I’m still over here trying to find the path for me. I’ve been doing a lot of growth work – classes, meditation, Tai Chi, Tarot…and it’s been incredible! I’ve realized a few things. The biggest one?
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Letting Go
When I was in college, I lost my watch. Prior to losing it, I looked at it a lot. I checked it to be sure I wasn’t late to class. I consulted it to see when my work shifts would … Continue reading
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Returning
As is often the case, I saw something on Facebook and it’s turning into a blog post! Much of my inspiration comes from others and their thoughts, worries, suggestions, and (of course) social media posts. This particular motivation to type … Continue reading
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Mouse or Hawk?
This morning, before yoga class started, I had a few minutes to wait. The room has a wall of windows and I always enjoy looking through the windows at what’s going on outdoors. This morning I wandered to the windows … Continue reading
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Paula’s Banana Bread
PYears ago I went to grad school. It was a small class of a couple dozen students who would get to know each other fairly well in two very short years. We were all learning to be therapists – slaying … Continue reading
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On-Kilter
Today started out pretty rough. I’m trying to get used to a new schedule and it feels a little forced still. Nothing is habit yet and I keep forgetting things – like dinner. (Oh yeah, I need to provide that … Continue reading
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Part of Something
What are we missing? Suicide rates are booming. Rates in every age group between 15 and 84 has increased in the last decade and a half. We are all too familiar with the number of school shootings in the US … Continue reading
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Tagged community, confidence, connections, education, emotions, family, friendship, growing up, homeschooling, kids, kindness, love, Navy life, parenting, stress, writing
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Relevant Realizations
Two weeks ago a stressful situation (coaching) and a bit of a trigger lead to an exhausting and emotional breakdown. Honestly, it feels like it was so much longer ago. On the other hand, I can feel my heart pound … Continue reading
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Sips of Stillness 