Purpose. Meaning. Motivation. Happiness. These words must be something that YouTube uses in their algorithm to get me to watch their videos on a daily basis. Today’s video had a catchy title, “How to UnF*ck Your Life” by James Smith. Before you click to watch his video, please be aware that this is more of … More You Can Live a Life of Happiness Without Pleasure
Today I did something that I normally don’t do–I asked for help. I was struggling today during work. When it got to about lunchtime, I couldn’t decide what I should eat. I had leftovers but I didn’t like them originally. I didn’t want to make anything else. Should I order takeout? Doordash is so expensive. … More Action is the Antidote for Anxiety
While doom scrolling on Instagram (my kind of doom scrolling–with pictures!) I came across a picture with written words… “The next three months are the pre-game for 2024. Build your foundation now, Queen. Remove all distractions and negativity. Just focus on yourself.” Now that I’ve had a few days to digest these words, the one … More Pre-game for 2024
Jon Kabat-Zinn, creator of the ‘Stress Reduction Clinic’ and among other fantastic things, defines mindfulness with 9 different attitudes: Non-judging, Acceptance, Patience, Beginner’s Mind, Trust, Non-striving, Letting go, Gratitude, and Generosity. For several years, I have seen countless YouTube videos about how important it is to practice gratitude in the mornings. I don’t think I … More Mindful about Mindfulness; Having Gratitude
For the last few weeks, I’ve desperately wanted to write a blog here. June 2023 has been unforgiving for me and I’m having some trouble processing moving forward or at least deciding on some next steps. This is a forewarning if speaking about the passing of someone close to you makes you feel uncomfortable. … More Time is a construct, but it can still heal
Trying and Renewal; a short on my thoughts during the pandemic. … More Trying and Renewal; a short
katd0m writes briefly about the days events. She’s trying to find democracy. If you find it, return it to the folks in DC. … More Jan 6 2021 Thoughts; Where’s Democracy?
WHOA… It’s been too long since I’ve updated this lovely novela. Too much going on and not enough time to do everything I’d like to do… First things first, LIFE update! Rev and I have officially become homeowners and moved to a suburb nearby the main city. Let me just half explain how much of … More Life Blog Update
Hakuna Matata… No Worries! … More Weekend Woes
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