Every time I go on an adventure, I come home changed. My trip to Havasupai is no exception. The Havasupai campground is in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The only ways to get there are on foot, horse or... Continue Reading →
Recently I wrote a post about what I have learned in my last five years of being single. After that post, I got a lot of great feedback. One topic that came up a couple of times was whether or... Continue Reading →
Up until the past five years, I had been in one relationship or another since I was 15 years old. So, when my marriage ended 5 years ago, I was lost. I didn't know who I was as an individual.... 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'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 →
Just a couple of days ago I had this question. How do you remain positive when it feels like everything is going wrong? First thing that morning I struggled. I was running behind and kept forgetting things. I just knew... Continue Reading →
There are multiple exercises someone can do, mentally, to stay inspired and push toward their goals. One of those exercises I have seen pop up on several blogs and podcasts. The idea is to think of someone that exemplifies where... Continue Reading →