Prior to learning this simple but powerful technique of paying attention, I was practically always worrying, anxious, annoyed, impatient or slightly cranky. Instead of enjoying what I was doing, I was a step ahead, projecting my thoughts into a future that may or may not be in store for me. During one of my midlife […]
November is a month for the celebration of giving thanks; personally, for me it is a ritual. I will actually make note of and fully consider the things for which I am thankful, or all the things for which I am grateful. Generally being grateful is easy for me; one of my strengths is the […]
My mission of the last year has been to ask for help. That sounds like such a simple thing, doesn’t it? In the past, I have been called a control freak by my family. I take on the responsibilities of the present predicament by myself, generally because I feel things should be done a certain […]
Whew, October was a really fast and frenetic ride; it is a ride I wouldn’t want to take again, but don’t think I would change it. As we move full force into the new month of November, which also heralds the beginning of the holiday season, I am taking a moment to pause and to […]
