I recently heard this expression at an Al Anon meeting. Having been in Al Anon on and off for over twenty years, I was surprised this was the first time I heard it. It stands for Why am I talking. Rather than automatically giving your response in any conversation, pause and actively tell yourself toContinue reading “W.A.I.T……………..”
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Trust
Having trust in a relationship is like a safety net. You feel safe. When that trust is broken, can it ever be repaired? I’m not just talking about the trust between partners, but trust between a friend, a co-worker or a family member. Is it possible to pick up the pieces and rebuilt that trust?Continue reading “Trust”
Hanging on through the holidays………..
**This blog was written before the untimely death of DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss. Please keep in mind that we truly do not know what people are going through, please spread kindness! This is a different type of blog than I usually do. I have not written in the last couple of weeks, I just wasContinue reading “Hanging on through the holidays………..”
Waking up with a grateful heart
“When you arise in the morning, think what a privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love” – Marcus Aurelius One way to ensure you are waking up on the right side of the bed is to wake up with a grateful heart. When you wake up withContinue reading “Waking up with a grateful heart”
Scheduling Joy in our life…………….
The first thing I do after making my morning coffee is grab my phone and look to see what I have scheduled for the day. Am I working today? Do I need to clean the house and do some laundry? Perhaps I need to go food shopping or stop at the bank? As I doContinue reading “Scheduling Joy in our life…………….”
Choosing to be happy…………..
This week Leslie Jordan, the actor, comedian, writer, and singer, of “Will and Grace” fame, passed away. I was saddened because Leslie was truly a light of joy and happiness. Although obviously I had never met him, I always loved the positive way he looked at life. As a 4’11” gay, recovering alcoholic, his lifeContinue reading “Choosing to be happy…………..”
Kindness in a pandemic of hate
“My religion is very simple. My religion is Kindness” – Dalai Lama I’ve been sad lately. There is so much sadness and hate in the world today. I don’t think I have seen so much hate and anger in all of my 57 years. It breaks my heart. Forgetting about all the “big” things goingContinue reading “Kindness in a pandemic of hate”
Are you in the picture?????
After a week of recuperating from Covid, I am happy to have the energy to get back to my blog. Many of you who are also my friends on Facebook commented on a post I had put up regarding a ten-year challenge. You were to post a picture of yourself ten years ago and thenContinue reading “Are you in the picture?????”
Accidental Harmony 