What we see in this world depends on our angle and is colored by what we have seen before…
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The Organized Thinker
Do you find yourself constantly ready to start the day on fire, only to be exhausted mentally and physically way before lunch? You are not alone and there are some simple strategies that can change the daily grind. From how you begin and end a work day, to how you accept the relationships you have with people around you…believe it or not, it is about being an organized thinker.
Surviving a Dark Winter with some Light.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.
So let’s recreate this inner dialogue, being mindful about the light we choose. First let’s begin by stating the things that we do know to make it feel less dark. The coming dark winter may simply be similar to last March, except with shorter days and less warmth (depending on where you live). Since you DID survive last March, as well as April, etc, there is no reason to think you can’t survive it again.
Mother’s Day. Without Mom.
Some days, I just need my mom. There is no rhyme or reason, no particular upset or trigger, just a feeling down deep, that today, is that day.
COVID-19: Maybe we Shouldn’t go Back to Normal.
As I walked my dog this morning in the bright sunshine, I was reminded of the little things that still feel normal. Like the quiet streets in my community, the birds chirping in the background, the squirrels running happily around, and the hint of summer in the distance. An unusually warm spring morning offering hope…things that are normal.
Suspension of Disbelief & Joy. COVID-19
As we round the corner on week three of social distancing, I feel profoundly relieved and almost joyful. That may seem shocking, but let me clarify that most of the joy comes from knowing our family has survived another COVID-19 week.