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Set Your Intention (Gratitude)
What we focus on is where our mind is directed. For example, if we are focusing on the struggles around us, we are more likely to see a struggle than something that might bring us joy! WE DON'T EVEN SEE IT! I have stopped...
What I Can Control is ME!
When we are angry, frustrated, and feel stuck, it is often because we feel out of control. Most of the time, it is a valid feeling. We are trying to control, what is not ours to control. Wanting control over a situation doesn't make it under our control. As the saying...
Still Dealing with Covid! (Surviving Times of Turmoil)
Months ago I wrote about ways to survive the stress of Covid 19. I never imagined 5 months later we would still be experiencing daily uncertainty; product shortages; face masks as the newest fashion trend; sports without fans, cancelled concerts and other events and...
Uncertainty & Positives
Most of us entered into the year 2020 like we do most other years. Some had some expectations and goals for the year. Some were looking forward to graduations in the family, vacations, concerts and other events. By mid March we realized most of those events would...
Changing the Cycle of Anger
As we live in unusual Covid 19 pandemic times, there have been unimaginable changes in our everyday lifestyles. And as human nature goes, we are more likely than not to resist change. A common reaction to having to change is anger. Add in excessively warm temperatures...
I’m Proud to be an American
... where at least I know I'm free. These are the lyrics to Lee Greenwood's song God Bless the USA. I hate that I need to start out with a disclaimer but under current conditions, I need to say, this is not meant to be political or about social justice, but rather...
Emotional Roller Coaster
As if living through a global pandemic and with social distress is not enough, we all face our everyday challenges. Maybe you have a medical condition, the loss of a love one, financial challenges, or some other difficulty. The combination of these stressors can be...
Forgiveness
Years ago I was so angry with someone who spoke untruthfully about my husband which had an impact on both him and our son. I held on tight to that anger for years. I would see the person around town and just steam with anger. Ironically, my husband was certainly hurt...
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