When I was in therapy, one of the things we did was to determine what values I hold dearest. My most treasured value is “independence”. Perhaps it is the free spirit within me that will not be tamed. Maybe it’s because I have been disappointed too many times by people I thought would be there…
Category: Lifestyle
Therapy? Who Needs it! Not Me, I’m Fine!
Therapy? Nah. Not for me. I can handle things on my own. That was my attitude when people suggested I might try counseling. And for quite a few years there were those who said I needed it. Part of the problem was that I felt that counseling and therapy were only for those who had…
Could You Wear The Crown Of Thorns?
I’ve never been very good at meditation. My mind wanders so easily and strays from what I’m trying to meditate on. The other day when I was praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, my mind was anywhere but on the mysteries. So, after the prayers of the Rosary were said, I took some time…
Do You Have A Shopping Smile?
Do you like to go shopping or is it one of your least favorite chores? When the cupboards start to get bare, and the grocery list is as long as your arm, do you get excited and smile, or do you cringe in horror? Has your attitude changed in the last few years? If shopping…
Is It Time For a Social Media Break?
How many of us are addicted to our social media accounts? If someone took your phone and computer away for a week would you go insane, or would you be OK with not seeing what’s happening online? When you first got on social media, what was your purpose? Did you open accounts because everyone else…
The Power Of A Song
Have you ever experienced the power of a song? It might be just one of many songs that play on the radio station frequently. Yet that particular song at that particular moment strikes a chord within you on some level. Suddenly you are transported to a different place, a different time, perhaps even to a…
Naked In My Dreams Again
I was naked in my dream last night. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a dream where I’ve had no clothes on. I used to have them a lot. Now, for quite some time I haven’t had any. But, my naked dreams are not like what most people say they have. In my dreams,…
The Call Of The Planners
Is it just me, or do you love to buy planners and organizers? Do you stand in front of the shelf with the calendars and planners looking at them all, wondering which one would work best for you? Do you buy more than one or just stick with one? I love to feel organized. In…
Christmas Thoughts for 2021
Christmas thoughts fill our minds as another holiday season is upon us. Christmas changes for us with each passing year. When we were children, it was all about the lights and the presents, the magic and the mystery. As we sat on Santa’s lap, we told him what we wanted to find on Christmas morning,…
When One Door Closes …
How many times has something happened in your life when you thought it was an end only to find later it was a new beginning? When a door slammed in your face that you weren’t expecting, did you later find a bigger, better door somewhere else? Perhaps you were fired or laid off from a…