This past year at work has been another exceptionally challenging one. I was doing okay. I was aware of the variety of cognitive distortions I experienced as a result of, triggered by the actions of others. I coped with detaching, and observing. Trying not to get involved. Until it became too much. I started to…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #13 – Live In The Moment – Be Present
Originally Published: February 15th, 2020 There are many spiritual leaders who speak on the benefits of living life mindfully; such as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Louise Hay, to name a few. Being mindful means I am in tune to now. I am not focused on past resentments or troubles. Nor,…
British Columbia, Canada – Velociraptor
May 6th, 2020 – Campbell River, British Columbia – Velociraptor made of driftwood on SeaWalk Beach
Al Rayyan, Qatar – Garangao
Originally Published May 30th, 2018 Tonight is Garangao. Garangao is celebrated in the Persian Gulf region during Ramadan. This celebration takes place on the 14th night, when half of the fasting month is over. It is a traditional children’s party celebrated at Iftar (the breaking of the fast). Tonight, Muslim children all across Qatar…
Loyal Subscribers Become Friends Along The Way
It was suggested to me, many years ago by a WordPress (WP) customer support person to read and comment on other’s posts to build my connection with the WP community, and as a way to build loyal subscribers. I wish I had the time to do this. While I do not have time to look…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #12 – Support Each Other When The Going Gets Tough
Originally Published: February 8th, 2020 Supporting each other when the going gets tough has been a challenge for Michael and I. Over the years, we’ve had very different opinions on what defines a stressful situation and how we cope with it. I am emotional. When the going gets tough, I can easily feel overwhelmed, powerless…
Al Rayyan, Qatar – Farfoor
January 5th, 2018 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – Al Samariyah Equestrian Centre – Farfoor
55 Rules For Love – Rule #11 – Admit When You Are Wrong, Quickly
Originally Published: February 7th, 2020 Admitting I’m wrong isn’t always easy. Well, sometimes it is easy to be quick in my apology because it’s evident to do so. Other times, I’m feeling pretty darn sure I’m right, How do I know I was 100% correct, and what I’ve said was appropriate or I have seen…