Bridges
Today’s post is a repeat of a post from 2022. It inspires me, and I hope it will inspire you, too. Bridge walking. That’s what has been on my mind this week. Bridge walking – taking me from where I…
Category Inspiration
Let’s Move Through Retirement to Refirement
When I was much younger, like in my twenties, I thought sixty years of age was old. I hoped I would be able to stay healthy and live at least until mid-sixties. By the time I was forty-five, sixty didn’t…
A Lovely Surprise
I had a lovely surprise this week! I was on the lookout for a good book when I clicked on Pages and Paws’ recommendations for their Top 10 PAWsome Non-Fiction Books To Read & Re-Read. And there it was on…
A Leisurely Pace
I’ve been so busy this week—so many projects, so much going on. Yet I have to admit, that may be due to my pushing. I truly do have time to relax and let work develop at a more reasonable pace,…
Live Full. Die Empty
“Live full. Die empty” is a statement made by spiritual teacher Jack Boland. I have it written on a sticky note on my desk. As I looked at it this week, the thought occurred to me: Then why do I…
A Mixture of Dark and Light
What can I learn from this? What good will come of it? These are good questions to ask in any situation. They are especially good to ask when disaster strikes, catastrophe surrounds us, and we feel burdened. There’s always something…
Mission Accomplished -with Gratitude
As we move into a new year this week, I look back at my blog which kicked off 2024 and here’s what I read: “My commitment this year is to show up and play full out. Every week.” I didn’t…
Colors of Passion
This is a writing from my poetry book which I hope to publish some day. I share it as a gift for you. Perhaps it describes your life, too. My life is a painter’s canvas, and it has become an…
As 2024 Comes to a Close
Two years ago I penned this letter to Time. I ran across it in a December 2022 post and would like to share it again as we move into another new year: from 2024 to 2025. Dear Time, You fooled…
Let Go
This week I share with you Tip #10 from Ten Self-Care Tips: Looking for Sane Practices in Times of Insane Demands – Know when to let go. Not everything is meant to last. Some activities—and some people—enter our lives. They…