A few days ago, I received a warm hug through the mail. My fellow blogger and dear friend Barb, sent me a Rosie Recovery Strong Women Coin to mark by second soberversary. And of course, a lovely card accompanied it, as it wouldn’t be Barb without the little extra. This acknowledgement of the two-year mark Read More
Tag: perspective
Scarcity or Abundance: You decide.
Anyone who feels led, or perhaps forced, to make a lifestyle change has the opportunity to choose their perspective. Do we want to spend the remainder of our lives putting in time and feeling left out or deprived? Or, do we set out on a journey to let our downfall transform our path into something Read More
Discovering Perspective by Looking Back
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Rachel Carson I went out to nature this morning. To visit the swans, Canadian geese, and coots. The fog passed around me in wisps. I breathed in reserves of strength, contemplating the beauty of the Read More
Promises, Perspective and Light
In times such as these, it is helpful to: Remember that nothing is promised. Put things in perspective. Be the light. No, this isn’t a cliche contest. I am not here to impress you with my lack of original thought. Rather, I aim to pull strands of wisdom out of time-honored, though well-worn phrases. In Read More