Ever notice that if you or someone you know gets a new car that you “suddenly” see so many of that same car? Why is that? Was there some huge sale on that model car? Interesting, isn’t it?
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Is it Really Easier to Beg for Forgiveness Rather Than Ask Permission?
Yep, if you are the one begging. Know why? It is because you didn’t have the courage to start a conversation. You let the fear of thinking that the other person would never give you what you want, so you take it. Wrong, just wrong. You would probably be the first person going off if […]
When Other People Think They Know What Is Best for Me
Someone manipulating me into something they believe is best for me is the number 3 thing that pisses me off pretty quickly. Seriously? You think you know me better than I do? Especially if that someone is a person that holds a degree, certificate or position that they think entitles them to fix me, with […]
Bulk Buying or Bulk Living?
Who doesn’t like a well stocked pantry and refrigerator? It is a wonderful thing to never hear, “We are out of toilet paper. Use a paper towel.” The thing is, we over buy. We buy so much that we simply don’t need and we most certainly will never use. And this goes way beyond toilet […]
Socially Acceptable Farts
Pretty catchy title, don’t you think? Guess who I need to credit for this phrase? Not our 10-year-old boy (or the 21 year old;-), but our family doctor. When we first heard her say this, we giggled (as I am sure you did too, as would the 10 and 21 year old). The thing is, […]
Do You Know Who You Are?
A very dear friend wrote this poem: Who Are You? By Bill Diesing
Positively Made from a Negative
I remember I used to love to look at the negatives when I picked up my pictures from the drug store (if you have no idea what I am talking about, Google how we had to walk uphill both ways to get our film developed;-), much like I used to notice the darkness of the […]
Betrayal, Anger and Forgiveness
I was asked by my mentors to write about betrayal. More specifically, how I have felt betrayed by others. I was also encouraged to write in a way that I would avoid planting or stepping on land mines, respecting the others, and in a way that allowed me to be heard. I did what I […]
BTW: Between (and Eventually Beyond) the Words
I was reviewing some of my more recent posts and I found a theme among most of them. I keep stating the words are subjective, they don’t belong to the object of thought or that they are a poor way of communicating. I started thinking that you may wonder why I write (communicating with words) […]
Trusting Your Own Understanding and Moving Beyond
Studying as an adult from a variety of people comes with a lot of invitations to attend all sorts of “high end” retreats promising all sorts of things, from personal growth, business growth, relaxation while working, being with like minded individuals, master minding together, healing, etc. We have been on a handful of retreats and […]
Understanding Why We Need Contrast in Our Lives
“Well you only need the light when it’s burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low Only hate the road when you’re missing home Only know you love her when you let […]
Why Do I Put Pickles in a Bloody Mary? Because I Enjoy It
I have studied under Jack Canfield and simply adore him and all the work he and his staff do. He often asks, “What is the WHY behind everything you do?” And for a long time, I had trouble with this question. I didn’t get it. You do things because they need to be done. I […]