Another year is passing by and the holiday season is just around the corner, which means that many of us will be gathering with family and friends. Spending time with those we care about and doing our level best to make connections with them, deepen our relationships, and make the holidays have special meaning. And […]
Turning points
There comes a time in every person’s life when we reach a turning point. A moment in time when we can no longer continue on the path we are on. Whether it’s about a job or a relationship or finances or some other thing not covered in those categories. There’s just no way to force ourselves to continue […]
Treading Water
No animals were harmed in the making of this blog post What do you do when you wake up one morning and realize that despite all of your efforts, you still aren’t where you want to be in your life? It’s not even like anything major is wrong. Nope. More that nothing is great. Things […]
Nobody said it would be easy
If there’s anything that I’ve learned over the last year or two, it’s that life is not always easy. In fact, frequently it’s not easy. But I’ve also learned that I’m strong enough to get through just about anything. At least anything I’ve experienced to date. I don’t exactly know where I got the idea […]
Creating a nectar list
Until today, I’d never heard of a nectar list*. In case you haven’t either, it’s the antithesis of a bucket list. While a bucket list details the things we want to do before we kick the bucket, a nectar list tells the story of the things that have been the nectar of our existence so far. Sounds pretty sweet […]
A new mantra
Denise and I have a new mantra. To be used whenever you experience a hurt or disappointment, or if someone lets you down or pisses you off. Or any other negative situation. “Just keep working on yourself.” It doesn’t mean that you won’t hurt or you won’t cry or you won’t feel disappointed or sad […]