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Monthly Archives: August 2012
The Need and Desire for Love
My past is filled with falling in love over and over; at least I thought it was love. A few times it actually was! There is a condition called “Love Addiction” that’s a behavior in which people become addicted to the … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, Romantic relationships, Self Awareness
Tagged love, relationships, romance
A Little Stupid, But Fun
Home from a week-long trip, I was unpacking last night while my mind was out of gear and wandering as I worked. Putting things in my closet the thought popped up about how useful wire coat hangers can be and … Continue reading
Posted in Insight, Seeing 'what is', Simple Pleasures
Tagged broader way of seeing, gratitude, wisdom for simple things
Amid Pleasures and Palaces
The past six days have had me traveling; first on business and the latter half of the week visiting a dear friend. Time has passed very quickly while hanging out with my buddy. He introduced me to several new people … Continue reading
Posted in Insight, Perspective, Seeing 'what is'
Tagged heart warming, little things, self-awareness
A Real, True Friend
Being middle-aged can be a wonderful thing. By the time this fall season of life rolls around one has had enough life experience to potentially assemble some level of wisdom. It’s not automatic. Just staying alive to 40 or 50 … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Friends, Relationships
Tagged caring about others, inspiration from others, wisdom
Down to the Core of My Being
Once in a great while I meet someone, see a movie, witness a performance or read a book or poem that moves me down to the core of my being. In such rare moments I am cognizant of being washed … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Living in the Present, Perspective
Tagged destiny, feelings, wisdom
What I Think Is What I Become
Over time it has been my discovery that the more I do something the more innate it becomes. Writing each day has made stringing words together easier and faster. Working out daily has brought me to better physical condition. Focusing and openly expressing what … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Stettling A Person’s Nerves
Up early to go over a presentation for work and while sitting here wishing sleep could have lasted longer I was stuck by a moment of gratitude for my job. So easily how one makes a living can be taken for granted, … Continue reading
Posted in Living in the Present, Seeing 'what is', Work
Tagged gratitude, little things, relationships
Small Gratitude
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “what self-image do I project to the world and more importantly to the universe?” or ” what are my actions and words actually saying”. Today I’m speaking to you specifically about gratitude and … Continue reading
Posted in Overcoming Obstacles, Seeing 'what is', Self Awareness
Tagged gratitude, little things, self-awareness
A Blog Written with Pictures
Posted in Childhood, Insight, People
Tagged gratitude, heart warming, inspiration from others
Rich and Marvelous
Dare to Be When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Living life well, Simple Pleasures
Tagged happiness, heart warming, joy