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”
The people you meet on vacation………
After being in a funk lately and having serious writer’s block, my mind has been reeling with blog ideas. As today is March 1st, I thought what a perfect day to begin. Though I never finished it and today is March 2nd. However, before I get into my normally deep introspective writing, I thoughtContinue reading “The people you meet on vacation………”
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…………..”
The Gossiper
I heard this saying, “once you start defending or explaining your side of the story, you have already lost the argument.” You are already on the defense and that is not a great place to be. At that point, most people have already judged the situation and no matter what you say, their mind isContinue reading “The Gossiper”
In a heartbeat…………..
I remember like it was yesterday. I was not feeling well. Not overly sick but just feeling not quite right and my Doctor sent me for an echo just to be on the safe side. I left my house at 8:00am and was running late, which is the story of my life. I’m pretty sureContinue reading “In a heartbeat…………..”
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”
Accidental Harmony 