Weird feeling, let me attempt to explain a little. My family structure, a new chapter, still searching for settled. Family under two households, a second divorce, forward still, the kids the common denominator that we remain committed to, whatever “family” looks like anew? We’ll see. My work life, jobs shifted, a position I accepted, then …
Category: marriage
Snippets of GOOD
From an old friend, this quote, recently shared. I think it stands pretty well on its own. Enjoy. I did. Do. "As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, …
Inside, Outside
Where we spend our time, inside, outside. Literally, and figuratively. In the world, in our heads. Who are we outside? Inside? The same, or different...? These questions churn through my noggin most days, challenge me, inspire me, forward, the stop! Then forward again. Striving to understand, live the truth, each day, nudge, speed, forward. Inside, …
Listen, Lean-In, Love
Listen to the voices you trust, to those that inspire you, each day. Learn the lessons being offered if they resonate with you. Learn them well. Lean-in to hard things when it makes sense. We can do hard things . You can do hard things. We humans, we are built for struggle, to overcome difficulties, …
Plod, Pause, Progress
These three "P's"...something to be said for them... We plod through day-to-day, not always completely inspired, not always completely focused, but overall, if we're going forward, I'd call that, I DO call that, GOOD; Sometimes the best thing to do is pause, right where we are, and take stock; take an extra deep breath or …
Other Side
On the other side of the headache, is the comfort and calm and peace to think clearly; On the other side of releasing the angst and the pain and the toil is the certainty that you can take the next step on that ten thousand mile journey of life; On the other side of the …
Anxiety: Fight it with Music, with Song, “The Next Right Thing”
Sometimes simply listening to a song over and over can help stave off anxiety, turn your frown upside down, make all the difference. Give it go, this is a good one for those moments. Just do... “The Next Right Thing” (from “Frozen 2” soundtrack) I’ve seen dark before But not like this This is cold …
Continue reading Anxiety: Fight it with Music, with Song, “The Next Right Thing”
Anxiety: A Continuum
I don’t know what the experts say for sure, but I believe anxiety, like a lot of feelings exist on a continuum. Maybe all feelings are like this? Probably so. In this way then, part of coping with anxiety is realizing this common trait exists, and then you can identify some lessons that might be …
Anxiety: A Personal Intro
I’ve been dealing with it all my life; for a long time I called it “worry” - more recently I’ve come to define it as anxiety. It’s pretty well been my constant companion since I was seven years old. So, why share some thoughts here now? Why not simply journal, or talk to a therapist? …
Lyrics Post: “Freedom ‘90’”
Wow. Or is it “Wham!” So SO good. On several levels. Take a read. Take a listen. Decide for yourself. My toe was tapping pretty quick. And my hips were rocking. SHAKE IT. "Freedom '90" I won't let you downI will not give you upGotta have some faith in the soundIt's the one good thing …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 