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Choose. Then choose again.
Posted on May 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
I’ve been “getting through” lately. This unending winter, oh ffs the ice hasn’t even gone off the lakes yet and everything is still mud. Living out of boxes, in yet another move as part of an extended transition. Chronic pain that is usually quieter has been yelling at me instead. I’m getting so mentally grumpy […]
Passions and people, not possessions
Posted on April 20, 2022 Leave a Comment
Ah, yes — spring cleaning. Clearing out what no longer serves us and making space for what does. I’m a big fan of Denise Linn’s work in this area and I really love her measurement for if a thing is clutter or not: Do I love it? Do I use it? If you can answer […]
Reverse-engineering happiness and success
Posted on March 30, 2022 Leave a Comment
The old story of how to feel good goes like this: “If this (insert success here) happens, then I’ll be happy.” You know what that looks like — when we get the job, land the contract, get the love interest, win the lottery then we’ll be happy. Those pretty big-ticket items are fairly obvious, but […]
Small joys, chosen
Posted on January 12, 2022 1 Comment
Happiness isn’t a reward, an endpoint that has been earned. Happiness is a way of being, a chosen path. Honestly, lately this is something I’ve kind of forgotten. And so, I am making a choice to bring in more happiness. Here’s a simple practice that I am adopting, to celebrate the small joys: Make three […]
Reborn
Posted on October 13, 2021 Leave a Comment
Here is a song I was only very recently introduced to. (Thank you, Alida!) In addition to reading the lyrics below, please turn up your speakers and listen — may hearing it be the spiritual experience for you that it is for me. You decide. ❤ I’ve decided to be happyI’ve decided to be gladI’ve […]
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