Originally Published: May 22nd, 2021 Fluidity is a key element for successful transition through change. There are other elements such as planning and organization, however nothing in life ever runs smoothly. This life lesson is a truth. This is why fluidity is good. According to a quote by Albert Einstein, Michael and I’s intelligence can…
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55 Rules For Love – Rule #20 – Communicate Openly and Honestly
Originally Published: May 2nd, 2020 Michael and I’s communication styles are very different. I tend to worry, am reactive and very expressive. My husband lets life roll, for the most part stays calm while keeping his thoughts to himself. When conflict arrises between us, I want to jump right in and deal with it –…
Embracing Impermanence: A Life Lesson From Myrtle Reed
Originally Posted – April 30th, 2025 2026 As the 7th decade of my life approaches, I think a lot about the Universe’s Natural Law of Impermanence. Everything changes. Therefore, this is my life now. I need to be where my feet are, not wrapped up in my head – wasting precious time and energy on…
Advice For My Teenage Self: Get A Good Therapist & Practice Buddhist Teachings
Originally Published: February 23rd, 2025 2026 What advice would I give my teenage self? The same advice I gave in 2025: Get a good therapist, and remain in therapy to learn how to be successful in the world. In 2026, I will add: Dive into Buddhism. Start meditation and practice mindfulness to bring inner peace…
Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Be Grateful For My Many Blessings
Originally Published: April 29th, 2020 Love The Struggle Struggles, we all have them. Learning to love the struggle, well that is a challenge. Especially when I compare myself to other people who seem to have it all together. I don’t always have a positive outlook. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life sucks. My struggles with…
Goodbye 2021 – Hello 2022
New Year’s Day Tradition Since 2015, when I married my husband and moved overseas to Qatar, I enjoyed a tradition of starting each New Year’s Day in a different country. I was able to start this tradition because Michael and I worked in education and during Christmas Break, we would travel. I’m allowing myself the…
May The 4th Be With You
Happy Star Wars Day! I hope you: Married your Han Solo! Have a Wookie for a Sidekick! While riding a horse, you were pretending it was a Tauntaun! Followed at least two of Yoda’s quotes! Envisioned what it would be like to drive an AT-AT or Imperial Snow Walker – especially during morning traffic! Tapped…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Six Week Vacation Summary
Our six weeks along the southwestern coastline of Kerala was memorable for sure. I thought the best way to summarize our time was to list key words and thoughts: Popeye, Olive, Yoda & Feisty Zena and Nipples Crows Feeding the dogs and crows at the beach Fishermen beach Fishermen Fishing boats Early morning fish markets…