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The Power of Choosing to See Life in a New Way
I’m talking about perspective, not the law of attraction… although I can see how they…
Today I Finally Understood Why God Feels So Scary: And How AI Helped Me See It Clearly
I was journaling in the morning, and had a big Aha! moment. Everyone is still…
What I Learned During That Strange and Difficult Time
Where I live, the changes made are no longer in place. I can’t think of…
Relief CAN Be Part of Grief
My stepfather (86) was in and out of the hospital for much of 2025. In…
Life Update and Future Plans for This Blog (No, I’m Not Leaving!)
I really miss reading everyone’s blogs, but I’ve been avoiding my phone. While my family…
Feeling Guilty for Wanting Alone Time as a Mom
My kid was sick for a week, then I got his flu and got sick…
Why Big Achievements Don’t Silence the Critical Voice in Your Mind and How You CAN Shut It Up
Your accomplishments may be extraordinary. You may have written books, earned a degree, had a…
It Wasn’t the Experience, It Was My Reaction to it That Helped Me Grow
Trigger Warning: talk of abuse from parents, including Narcissistic abuse, weapons, SA, and animal cruelty.…
Sick Days Are Rest Days
Well, we’ve finally caught the cold that has been going around. Which isn’t hard to…
Are You Seriously This Great?? My Favorite People to Be Around
It would be too easy to say “my family,” because truly, they are my favorite…
My Super Useful Black Sneakers
I’ve worn lots of shoes… and no, that’s not meant to be a Forrest Gump…
To Do The Best With What You Have
I’ve been in the United States for most of my life, though I wasn’t born…
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“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.”
Frank Herbert, Dune