Surrounded by a multitude of others we can still feel disconnected, and these days that feeling is more the norm than the exception. That is why it is so important that we show compassion for anyone we know that may feel alone or be unaware that they are still connected even if not physically. Call, […]
Some days what I share may make complete sense to the listener of my journey videos on the YouTube playlist called Pause and Go Gently for my podcast My Front Porch, and some days not so much. Today felt like the latter, but it could be “both”. That is the approach I am taking to […]
Regardless of what you call it, we are all moving forward on some kind of path or journey either of our own design or that of our higher power. Personally, I find the less I impose my own control, the better. Life goes much more easily when I let go of the need to be […]
It’s hard. Let’s face it. Sometimes, depending on the situation or person it can be nearly impossible. Fear of speaking up is one of the biggest fears we have in relationships, and often a result of some past hurt or trauma that occurred in our past. For me, the fear came when I would anger […]
Let me just say this, my week has not been going so well. Car troubles, my debit card is stolen, and then a business partner absolved our relationship unexpectedly and without explanation. I suppose the old me would have immediately moped my way down to some pitiful place to wallow for a bit. Money is […]
As I am writing today about something that is important to me, I realize that my thoughts about the subject may not be important to you. In fact, you may greatly disagree with the thoughts I have to share today in my video and in my blog. Nonetheless, these thoughts are mine. This webpage is […]
What is your happy place? Personally, I never gave it much thought until recently when having a happy place became a cornerstone to bring me back to my center. I suppose there were many moments in the last few years, the times I count as the happiest of my life when I was in a […]
When a friend comes to you with hurt it can be easy to quickly jump to their defense and take their side. I find that listening first, and understanding that while your advice may be well-intentioned, you never really know the whole picture. You just simply can’t. Doubtful that you know all of their past […]
In the last year, I’ve developed a pretty good routine that I have deviated from very little. I wake up around 8:00 to 8:30, I feed my cat, grab some coffee, open the blinds, and if it’s nice a few windows. Then I sit down with my view of the bird feeder, still in my […]
You know what I mean. It has happened to you. You are just walking along having a great day, then out of nowhere, FWHAP! Pie to the face! Someone else gets triggered and snaps at you or takes personally something you do or say. Some pies hurt more than others or come at us with […]
