Archive for the ‘Thoughts on everything’ Category
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Gone Fishin’
13 Mar 2015That’s right! As far as I can tell, it’s time for me to take a break. I’ll be fishing for some answers about how to focus my time, best ways to knock down some big, hairy objectives that are near and dear to my heart, and taking […]
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Procrastinate Much?
06 Mar 2015Last night I was driving to San Francisco with my dog and realized we were no longer in the car. Our car was rolling down the road, way ahead of us. I said, “Oops, the car is getting away from us…we’d better hurry to catch it!” The next moment we were safely in the car […]
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Noticing the Difference
27 Feb 2015If there are keys for getting from where you are now, to where you want to be, one of them surely is ‘noticing the difference.’ (click to Tweet) Noticing the difference is like peeling an onion. Differences, nuances of shades, exist on so many levels. Sometimes, for me, the awareness is fleeting. I get a glimpse […]
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Things That Go Bump In The Night
16 Jan 2015Sometimes things go bump in the night. Sometimes, as I’m falling asleep, I’m struck by profound thoughts or ideas that I cannot possibly grasp when I’m fully conscious. Inevitably, I’ll lie there thinking I’ll be able to retrieve the thought in the morning, like the gossamer remnants of a dream…but it never happens […]
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8 Operating Procedures for a Well-Lived Life
28 Nov 2014I’m not an expert at accessing joy. I’ve tripped into the well-lived life, for sure. I remember a few stumbles I’ve taken along the way, that made the trip more joyful, more meaningful, more full…but I’m well aware I have a long way to go. Basically, I’m half-baked. I awoke Thanksgiving morning with a realization […]
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7 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes on the Good
21 Nov 2014Ramping down from the bustle of summer, autumn can be a time of reflection. With that comes a focus on gratitude – probably because of Thanksgiving. In this blog, “The Art of The Well Lived Life,” I searched the term and discovered I’ve written over 16 posts that mention gratitude. In prayers, I’m always grateful. […]
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Reclaiming Simple Pleasures
31 Oct 2014My life is abuzz with energy…and it’s not good. It’s election season and people are fervent with the passion of their ideologies. The media is trying to capitalize by sensationalizing every. Little. Thing. We should be afraid of Ebola, terrorists, politicians (that goes without saying) and apparently, one another. It’s getting thick and deep out […]
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Techno-coloured Funk
03 Oct 2014Some people respond to technology very well. Some people stink at it. I’m going to have a nice, brief, honest rant here… Those of you who don’t use email, text or turn on your phones DRIVE ME NUTS! We have business to do here… Don’t. Be. Difficult. I realize being technolocially challenged can be a […]
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A Gypsy Soul
26 Sep 2014I have a gypsy soul. I want to live in Virginia…Charlottesville to be exact. It boasts historical, white-spired buildings, beauty abound and some nice culture. I can also picture myself in Paris, sipping espresso at a café. I’d write in my journal and nosh on a croissant in the morning…take in a museum in the […]
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Fair Weather Thinking – Part III
18 Jul 2014(This is the last of a 3 part series on “Fair Weather Thinking” that will be published in the month of July. “Fair Weather Thinking” is designed to help you identify possibilities in your life by helping you clear the path of mental and physical debris that can cloud good decision-making. Think clearly, because your […]
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Shifting Gears
02 May 2014I’m changing gears this week. This post is not about art business, it’s more about “life business.” It’s a glance in the rear view mirror where I see a road behind that’s strewn with worry and angst. I realize, like a finely woven tale, it evolves into a road of purpose, goodness and gratitude. Yesterday […]
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Do Nothing, It Can Mean Everything
25 Apr 2014I’m not the kind of girl who can sit around doing nothing all day. I know some people thrive on their downtime, and I don’t judge you for that, really I don’t. It’s just not me. So, when my 8 day vacation drew near, I began to panic about how I’d how I’d ratchet back […]
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The Art of Acceptance
04 Apr 2014“There’s a tightening that comes with the proficiency we achieve in whatever it is we do.” (click to Tweet) We’re a lot like children, still…and I think it’s precious. Have you ever noticed how when you’re attracted to something new, if it’s something you adore, you attack it with zeal? There’s a pure joy in […]
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20/20 is Hindsight
14 Mar 2014I remember, years ago, asking my mother the benefit of getting older. I was sure there must be a big payoff for relinquishing one’s dewy youthfulness, a prize like a parade or Clearing House Sweepstakes. After all, the exchange for creaky knees and wrinkles does seem somewhat inequitable. Nada. That’s what she told me. I […]
