Category Archives: Ponderings

stealing the cheese

Okay, it’s later. I finally got around to making an appointment with the shrink. Two things, I am so tired of driving. At least that’s one excuse. And I’m having trouble getting out of the house. That’s the swamp, not … Continue reading

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finding quiet

Inspiration – and the same damn message – is everywhere. This week I move from East to West. Doesn’t matter. “Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for our miseries and yet it is itself the greatest of our … Continue reading

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follow up to what i want

Gretchen Rubin wrote a post yesterday that follows up my post on what i want. Coincidence is a marvelous thing. She asks whether you are an Alchemist or a Leopard. Alchemists seek ways to change or re-direct our fundamental natures; … Continue reading

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what i really want

Life has felt a little swampy this week. Instead of just accepting that the depression was being obnoxious, I spent some time questioning why the hell I was feeling so sad. I really didn’t come up with a good answer. … Continue reading

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i want to be…

I want to be Aimee Mullins when I grow up. I listened to this Moth Podcast earlier this week and, well it’s hard to put into words how I felt about her. She says that she has moved beyond accepting … Continue reading

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the spirit of the gift

I was reading Gretchen Rubin’s post this morning about responding to the spirit of the gift and I knew that I wanted to write about this. I just fear that it’s all going to come out wrong. Certainly since I’ve … Continue reading

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twisty

A couple of friends have pointed me to the teachings of Pema Chodron lately. I’ve only just started exploring her writing, skimming over bits and pieces. I am not Buddhist but I find a lot of truth and, well, comfort … Continue reading

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the rules you live by

I’m feeling a little tired and grumpy this morning. Mmm, that’s perhaps an understatement. It’s tempting to just whine and complain: I’m not sleeping….I’m all stressed…. But, Ally at the Spectacled Bean had a great post this morning about the … Continue reading

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i forgot where i stole this

I was reflecting on my letter to my younger self and how much of it is still good advice for me today. My immediate reaction is that it’s too late to make those changes…. but a journey of a thousand … Continue reading

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to my younger self

Dear Younger Self, You’re going to make a lot of mistakes. Some of those mistakes are going to lead you to good things or good people. Don’t be so afraid of making mistakes. Trying and failing is usually better than … Continue reading

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