When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you happy with the reflection that appears? Or do you see only flaws and imperfections? If you are only seeing negatives, it’s time for some deep conversation with your inner self. None of us are completely imperfect, just as nobody can claim perfection. What…
Where Did You Get That Glow?
In response to my recent posts and social media activity, a dear friend reached out just to say she noticed my “glow”. I hadn’t paid attention to it myself. But, after she told me that I glow, I looked back at recent pictures. She’s correct. There does appear to be a radiance emanating from me….
“You’ve Changed” They Said
“You’ve changed,” they say to me. “They” are people who have known me for a long time. Some of them say it with a smile. Others aren’t as pleased with the person they see I have become. It’s good to hear others say “you’ve changed”. This means that my efforts are succeeding. I am consciously…
Are You Living The Life You Want?
Do you wake up each morning with purpose? Or do you stumble out of bed unsure of how the day will proceed on its own? Are you allowing life to pass on by with no intervention on your part? We only get a few short years on this planet. Even a fairly long life of…
The Benefit of A Guided Journal
To those of you who are not new to me, this may sound strange. But, for all the writing I do, I’ve never used a guided journal. A guided journal is more than just another journal. Most journals are just empty books to jot down quick notes or emotions. But, a guided journal has prompts…
When You Feel Reality Strike …
Have you ever had those odd moments of clarity when suddenly you feel reality strike you in the heart? You may be peacefully sitting around minding your own business when suddenly a new awareness hits you. It isn’t necessarily something new that you become aware of. It may be something you’ve taken for granted for…
The Two Blog Writers
There are two writers for this blog. The first writer did the writing in the beginning when the blog was first born. The second writer took over this last year. When I started this blog in 2017, my purpose was to share my story and thoughts with the world, or as much of it as…
Closing the Casket on The Narcissistic Mother
This is a hard post to write, but I know I have to write it. It’s kind of like the period at the end of the sentence. Or the lid on a jar. It closes and seals. I’m closing the casket on my mother. A few years ago, I wrote a post about dealing with…
How Much Do You Value Independence?
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…
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…