I have spent most of my life feeling like an impostor. I felt like it was only a matter of time before someone caught me and said, "Hey, she's just pretending to be a good at her job!" or "...a... Continue Reading →
I'm pretty sure that is a direct quote from a friend of mine. She posed this question late last summer after noticing I was hiking a couple of times a week. I just laughed and said it helps keep me... Continue Reading →
Last weekend something happened that stirred up some pretty dark memories and feelings. I have spent the last couple of days trying to figure out what it means and how to deal with it. Now that I have a little... Continue Reading →
I have always said that I don't regret any decisions I have made. Even the bad ones. That's what made me who I am today. That has always been my belief. I never really thought about it as a "journey"... Continue Reading →
Over the last year I have started making some big changes. I finally made myself a priority. By practicing meditation, mindfulness and self-care I am much happier. I recently realized there was a missing component. I am not showing myself... Continue Reading →
One of the things I have realized in the last year is that I don't want to be in another unsuccessful, stressful relationship. I did that for 25 years. I'm over it. I would rather be alone than with someone... Continue Reading →
I've briefly touched on the issues with online dating. In previous posts I've mentioned the struggles of dating at my age. For those that missed it, here are a few highlights. We all have baggage. All of us. Whether that... Continue Reading →
Five or six months ago I realized I needed to set some priorities and some goals. Even though I was becoming more mindful, I was struggling with focus. Determining, documenting and concentrating on these goals created a shift. That shift... Continue Reading →
Everyone deals with adversity in different ways. My "go to" coping mechanism was to not feel. I did everything I could to avoid feeling sad. I wouldn't even watch movies that would evoke anything close to sadness. Part of the... Continue Reading →
Becoming Sara 