Most of us are oblivious to our repetitive thoughts until we experience the consequences of our actions.
Turn, Turn, Turn
A friend mentioned that she was impressed that I could generate thought-provoking articles each week. I replied, “It’s just whatever I’m thinking about at the time.” I don’t believe I was trying to deflect the compliment, because I do write about what I’m struggling with, what I’m learning (or relearning), and/or what I’m noticing about myself and my environment. Lately …
Night Musings
Have you ever noticed that you think differently at night? I’m not talking about the early evening hours say 7:00 or 8:30 p.m. I’m talking about the night hours, after midnight and before 6:00 a.m. Those hours in which most of your world is sleeping (except for the cats and other nocturnal animals, of course). When I was young and …
Words & Vulnerability
Hafez (or Hafiz), the 14th century poet said, “The words you speak become the house you live in.” I was reminded a few weeks ago, of how powerful our words (and our actions) can be. I started Thriving Thursday (newsletter/blog) because I wanted to share my thoughts, fears, and ultimately, my learning journey of life. It was (and is) a …
A Hacked Computer Unmasks the Ego
My computer was hacked! Being hacked brought back those anxious thoughts that sat in the back of my mind and would come wriggling to the surface like those huge worms after a rainstorm. “Will I get hacked? How does it happen? How will I know I’ve been hacked? How do you deal with it?” Well, my wriggling worries, came to pass. Luckily, …