What are you most proud of in your life? In 1994, after another crisis was brought on by drinking, I made the decision to quit one day (or one minute) at a time. I acknowledged my need for support and continued to actively participate. I walked through depression, anxiety and faced my demons. I learned …
What sacrifices have you made in life? What a triggering word! So many people are taught to put others before themselves. Wherever it was learned (i.e. church, family, school, etc.) many are taught to do it for her, them or others. Rarely are people taught to do a self check and do what feels right …
What does freedom mean to you? Freedom is making the choice to live authentically. There will always be people who: Don't wish you well. They might even hope you fail. Want you to live in their perceived idea of who you are. Don't support your decisions or accept who you are. See the worst in …
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I had a conversation with a girl today. It went something like this. You can choose to focus on what you don't have or make the most of this moment. She chose to be sad, which is ok too! But as we were leaving, she was …
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? To tattoo or not to tattoo, that is the question. I got my first tiny tattoo after my son was born. Simply, the tattoo symbolized "blessing " About five years later, I got my next one. This one was channeled just for me. I …
Who is the most confident person you know? All of us are confident...and then insecure. It is not black and white but changes with the ebb and flow of the tides. Our confidence changes moment to moment. Each of us experience both confidence and insecurity. We might be participating in an activity or job we …
When I make that statement, it may not be what you think it means. It is not: Putting others first Pleasing others at the expense of yourself Staying silent to keep the peace Feeling resentful but choosing to be outwardly kind Allowing others to hurt you When I say choose Love, I mean to: Speak …
I remember the first time I had an Ah Ha moment with regard to the mirror factor. I wrote a list of all of the things that bothered me about someone else. I then looked at that list and realized that I also could act like that on occasion. Awareness was the first step. I …
Excerpt from PE for the Soul
This poem will be included in my second book of poetry. I hope you like my first book of poetry, Moments as they Come. There is a storm out at seaBut the sun is shining hereThe ocean is calmThe breath moves in rhythmWith the gentle swaying of the water Found my grooveWhat I love, yet …
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