Ever wondered what we really mean when we use the phrase, “it goes without saying?” I heard myself saying those words recently and decided to look at what the heck I meant. What I found out was that some of the things that were “going without saying” were the things I really wanted to say […]
What Will They Think?
Have you ever really wanted to do something, anything at all, and then stopped yourself because of thoughts like, “I’d love to do ______ but if I do, people will think I’m nuts or insensitive or selfish or reckless or that I’ve lost it?” Or maybe it went like this, “I’d love to do ______ […]
Waiting For It
The waiting game. I’ve played it. A lot. I’ve even enjoyed it some of the time. Emphasis on some of the time. Certainly not all of the time. After all, who likes waiting? My cat Nemo, who is handsomely pictured here, loves to wait for a little while as I put my hand under the blanket […]
What’s The Rush?
OK, OK, I know that there’s a lot to do and I even get that there never seems to be enough time. But, are you willing to stop for just a second to really, really consider this question…What’s the rush? Seriously, why are you rushing through the things that you’re rushing through? Is it because […]
Oh, The Places I Go
Late last week, I asked myself to be extra-extra-vigilant for seventy-two hours and notice all that I am happy about and grateful for. I feel certain that I learned one of the most important lessons of my lifetime in those three days. It really was remarkable. I started out by making lists. Lots of lists. […]