I can’t believe those were the first words out of my mouth. The day had really ended well despite taking three hours to drive in the heavy, wet snow to work. It turns out the winter storm tracked east, at about the same speed as I was traveling east. I kept thinking it was going to turn to rain, but that never happened. There were 15 accidents between … [Read more...] about What a Terrible Thing to Say
Self Care
My First Snow Day of the New Decade
The weather forecast predicting snow was correct. It will snow here for the next few hours. This will make driving to work interesting. But this is a cause for celebration in my book. I have plenty of wood on the porch, the generator is full of gas if we lose power, and we have plenty of flashlights, lanterns, and candles. Plus, we have several toboggans and be a big … [Read more...] about My First Snow Day of the New Decade
The End is the Beginning?
I am not sure where I stand today. This lagging sense of dullness has not passed. It has been there in one form or another for weeks. Let me say right here that it is not that way 100% of the time. I have had some special moments over the holidays that I will treasure. But do not ask me about waking up or getting out of bed. I know I have written this topic to death … [Read more...] about The End is the Beginning?
Getting up is still an issue
I thought with the new year, things would change. My attitude towards getting out of bed in the morning has not been moved by the beginning of a new decade. While not quite as dramatic as going from 1999 to the year 2,000, a new decade, to me, is a chance to reevaluate my life and my attitude towards it. To that end, I have made one New Year’s … [Read more...] about Getting up is still an issue
My Gratitude Journal is Written in My Actions
It has been a while since I have written in my gratitude journal. Many years ago, this practice was suggested by one of my mentors. He had been successfully using it after reading the 2006 bestselling book, The Secret, by Rhonda Bryne. It is based on the belief of the law of attraction, which claims that thoughts can change a person's life directly. I began … [Read more...] about My Gratitude Journal is Written in My Actions
