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Category Archives: positive
Bits and Pieces
Every so often, I become conscious of a new “theme” in my life, growing out of recurring nuances that come out of my meanderings through prayer and meditation, social media memes and conversations, nature and various issues/concerns that need processing and … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, authenticity, coping, empowerment, faith, gratitude, happiness, hope, inspiration, journey, joy, life, Light, Love, meaning, mental health, perseverance, positive, positive thinking, purpose, spiritual, wisdom
Tagged happiness, hope, inspiration, joy, mental health, peace, perseverance, positive thinking
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It’s About Time
Lately I’ve been pondering about and grappling with Time. Today’s rumination… “I’m wasting Time.” “If you enjoy what you’re doing, it’s not a waste of Time.” “What if what I’m doing isn’t what I want to be doing?” “Why are … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, authenticity, coping, determination, empowerment, faith, gratitude, grief, hope, inspiration, life, meaning, mental health, perseverance, positive, positive thinking, self help, time
Tagged anxiety, coping, empowerment, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, mental health, positive, time
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New Meanderings…Golden Treasures in the Quicksand
After many months of contemplating the new direction – or any direction for that matter – of this blog, I’ve decided to simply start writing again. The title of my blog site is “Meanderings, Blogging the Journey” and that’s what … Continue reading
Posted in coping, courage, determination, empowerment, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, Light, Love, meaning, mental health, perseverance, positive, purpose, self help, spiritual, survival, wisdom
Tagged coping, empowerment, faith, gratitude, happiness, hope, inspiration, lessons learned, meaning, mental health, messy lives, positive, purpose, quicksand, self help, spiritual, survival, wisdom
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Missing Muse but Shining Light on Others
Well, as many of my faithful followers must realize by now, I’m at a loss for words. I’m 60 years old, and have been writing all of my life, whether poetry, short stories, newspaper articles as a teenager, my own … Continue reading
Posted in coping, empowerment, gratitude, hope, inspiration, mental health, positive, self help, wisdom
Tagged empowerment, good habits, gratitude, mental health, peace, positive attitude, stress, wisdom
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It’s All About Those Memes
I think I’m addicted to memes. I can’t get enough of them…and yet, some days, my brain is so full of memes that the constant chatter can drive me crazy. I had a break from them during our 10-week stay … Continue reading
Posted in coping, empowerment, hope, inspiration, meaning, mental health, positive
Tagged anxiety, coping, empowerment, gratitude, hope, inspiration, meaning, memes, positive thinking, self help, simple pleasures, social anxiety
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A Tribute to All Who “Show Up” to Live Each Day
I originally posted this in my Gratitude Blog, but wanted to share it here too. It’s a tribute to my friend Ruth and countless others in my life and in the world at large who have taught me so much about … Continue reading
Posted in coping, empowerment, faith, hope, inspiration, meaning, positive
Tagged anxiety, cancer, coping, depression, despair, empowerment, faith, fatigue, gratitude, health, hope, inspiration, journey, mental health, positive, purpose, sadness, showing up, suicide, survival
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Cuba 2014 – Final Word – A Very Long Backstory
This post has come out of several days of praying and pondering. There are no pictures. And I apologize for the length of it, but it comes from my heart. A Very Long Backstory (why we go to Cuba) When … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, coping, Cuba, depression, determination, empowerment, faith, family, friendships, gratitude, grief, hope, inspiration, Light, Love, meaning, mental health, Peace, perseverance, positive, purpose, self help, Travel, wisdom
Tagged Cuba, empowerment, hope, love, meaning, passion, purpose
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