Happy Show Your Love Day

Happy Valentine’s Day!! I happen to know quite a few people that get very distressed…albeit downright irate at Valentine’s Day. I am not one of those people. I don’t view this day as just a “made-up” day where you’re supposed to purchase some sort of token to show the people you love that you love [...]

Finding Peace

One of my goals this year is to find peace with certain areas of my life. Sounds good, right?! Yes, it sounds good, and my hope is that simply stating this goal will aid in making it come true. So far, so good. One area that I truly want to be at peace with is [...]

Beginning Minimalism

I’ll be working on two goals in my life this year: Simplifying & Minimizing   I have decided to make the declaration here on my blog which should help me to define and track my goals and basically be hold me accountable for them. I’m hoping as I share what I’m working on, you’ll share [...]

Being Present

This is a reminder to myself (a reminder I need quite often) – STAY PRESENT! It is in this present moment that we live…really live. I’m not saying it’s not okay to dream about the future or reminisce about the past, but I often need to be called right back to this moment and count [...]

Overcoming Fear

How do you overcome your fears the first time you do something or on the first day of a new experience? This is the current “Life Well Lived” Getting Happy question? F.E.A.R. Even saying the word evokes an emotion in me. There have definitely been times in my life where I feel I’ve lived a [...]

Garden Rehab

Ready for a very random post of my thoughts when working in the garden this morning? I hope so…otherwise, just skip past this one. It’s finally the time of year when I can get back into my yard!! I love seeing all the new sprouts and blooms and smelling all the scents from the awakening [...]

The Final Phase

My Mother-In-Law began hospice care yesterday. Needless to say there is much sadness in my family right now. I’ve been no stranger to death in my life and the pain and sadness that comes along with it…and the grieving that follows. I’m by no means an expert in what to do or how to behave, [...]

Overrated Perfection

I often find myself getting so very frustrated when the weekend winds to a close. Why? you ask. Because I never seem to get done all the things on my “to do” chore list. And, oftentimes, those I do get done, are done in a quick and hurried way – less than perfect. I have [...]

How to “Be”?

We’re away from home right now. Visiting one of our “happy” places the Ranch. Usually there are a lot more people here when we are here, and I’m busy socializing, visiting and catching up with them. Today, however, I found myself alone (except for Bubba) for quite a few hours. Free! When I never feel [...]

Inspiration Thoughts for your Week ahead

Here are some quotes that caught my eye from Terri Trespicio at Whole Living magazine this month. They’re just simple thoughts that, this week, fit in with what I needed to hear. By sharing, I hope they might inspire or motivate you too. “Changing the way you eat may be the most transformative action you [...]

BlogHer 2011 – Thoughts #1

My first BlogHer. WOW! I still feel like I’m processing all I learned, heard, saw, felt, and experienced. I have a feeling I will write quite a few posts sharing all my thoughts as I sort it all out. (Hence the #1 in the title above). This one is just an expression of how I [...]

Meatless Monday – The Joy of Being Vegan

Ok, ok, so I didn’t cook anything new this week to share a recipe for. I hope you understand – I was gone most of the week and, though, I did cook this past week, I simply remade some of my favorites. If you’re really looking for a new recipe to try this week, you’ll [...]

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You can’t come up with one good reason why you should be anxious or frightened.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You can listen to others without the need to tell them what you know

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You don’t find any kind of thrill in fear. You don’t find any kind of thrill in fear.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You see where you are wrong – sooner than later – and stop trying to defend yourself.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You have no concern for how others may think of you.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

Your moods are fewer, lighter and more unguarded

You’re on the Path to Freedom when….

You stop thinking about how much money you may or may not have.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when

You know that forgiveness is the kindest thing you can do for yourself.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…..

You forget what it was that you didn’t like about someone.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

Your life has gotten progressively simpler

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You don’t blame anyone else for how you feel.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when

You stop trying to make others see life your way.

You’re on the Path to Freedom when…

You have no interest in old resentments.

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