I walked through a large portion of my life with the desire to leave a soft spot for people to associate with. I, in person, was a landing-place. My high school year books, filled with student signatures, held a common theme, "Such a nice (sweet) girl." I believe being loving and gentle has its place … Continue reading Get Out of the Clouds – Solidify Those Words
Category: Life’s Lessons
We Need To Practice Letting Go
If we have too many worries, fears, and doubts, we have no room for living and loving. We need to practice letting go. - Thick Nhat Hanh Breathe. Let go. Listen - hear what is good. Live this moment.You are here today. Inhale it. Undo the counting of the hours, for what do they matter? … Continue reading We Need To Practice Letting Go
Letting It Go
Who was she? We were leaving the parking lot when I noticed a large white handbag laying on the grass next to the curb. "Stop, stop, stop! There's a ladies purse out there!," I said to my husband as I pointed out the window. He stopped the truck. While I called the management at the … Continue reading Letting It Go
Prelude of Patience
The thruway is filled with angles and turnabouts. I gently apply the brakes and double check the map, "God, is this really what you want us to do?" He acknowledges with a yes. We are on the journey as planned - with an exercise in patience that is well-defined in the prelude.
Hit the Small Business Time Clock
I forget now and then to shut off the small business owner mindset. I recently sold goats. The process began with me catching goats (quite the feat for a short middle-aged woman), and then I moved them to a holding pen. When the buyers arrived, I helped move the goats from the convenient holding pen … Continue reading Hit the Small Business Time Clock
Opening The Mind – Ask And Listen
I will admit, until today I did not understand the value of texting. Texting, to me, feels cold and empty. Texting is a good way to say, "Hey, it is raining here, how about there?" I attended one of my favorite Twitter chats today, #poCChat (The Power of Connection). The discussion wrapped around understanding Generation … Continue reading Opening The Mind – Ask And Listen
I (Really) Don’t Want This!
I hope you have time to sit down with me today. Sit in a comfortable chair. Take a moment. I want to share something with you. I have stood in my front yard during times of distress and uttered loudly - thank goodness my neighbors could not hear - I do not want this! I … Continue reading I (Really) Don’t Want This!
The Many Faces of Fear
If I were to say I am fearless it would be a lie. Can I really say that I never feel uneasiness? Not with honesty. I give the two faces of fear names, Real and Perceived. The face of fear when someone does not want to speak with their new neighbor because they are covered … Continue reading The Many Faces of Fear
Listening Intently
I began reading a book recently that I did not totally agree with. I am a firm believer, however, in giving the smallest of things a chance in life. We are constantly learning, and I cherish that! One of the suggestions in the book was to purposely get beyond seeing people at surface level. Observe … Continue reading Listening Intently
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