Living Fully
Bravery, Freedom, Guides, Hanging In There, Happiness, Living Fully, Mindfulness, Patience
LET IT BE or SOMETIMES DOWN DOG IS ENOUGH
Sometimes in life you just have to let things be. Now, this is not always easy for me and for many it’s often easier said than done. It’s a topic we address here are at Gratitude and Trust from time to time. But last week I was blown away by an example that I just had to share. I tend to be a serious type A. I worry when I’m not accomplishing and doing, and I have the not so… Read More
Addictions, Forgiveness, Happiness, Kindness, Living Fully, The Right Stuff
ON FRIENDSHIP
After all this reflection, I came to the conclusion that I am lacking the gratitude and trust that friendships require. I am taking my friends and friendships for granted. I am expecting way too much from those around me and possibly not enough from myself. I believe I need to change my perspective on what it means to be a friend. Right now, my expectations within friendships are somewhat unrealistic. This includes holding friends up to standards of inclusion and sharing… Read More
Ego, Gratitude, Living Fully, Mindfulness
STINKING THINKING
There’s an old joke about a fellow going to borrow a shovel from his neighbor. Walking over he remembers that during the summer he borrowed a screwdriver that he never returned. He begins imagining the conversation with his generous friend who he begins to see as a self-righteous ass. By the time his friend answers the door he’s fuming and screams, “Keep your fucking shovel.” I think we’re all guilty of that little role-playing exercise. We become the designated hero… Read More