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Start Fresh with Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude Forgiveness is difficult, but self-forgiveness sometimes feels impossible. If you want forgiveness from others, just ask. Listen to their terms. It will rid you of mental and emotional clutter. These days, I am taking a deep breath, and I am forging through this difficult process. To actually fall in … Continue reading Self-Forgiveness and Gratitude–Starting Fresh
A minimalist lifestyle can help you see reality with a sense of clarity you cannot get when you've got too much surplus in your life. I remember going to my paternal grandmother's house for Christmas the year I turned 7. I don't remember a lot about her house, but I do recall the stacks of … Continue reading Clarity Through De-Cluttering
As Kenny Rogers explains, sometimes: You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away And know when to run… (Lyrics from “The Gambler”) Even though I’m not going to talk about Kenny or gambling, you should reminisce by listening to this epic tune. Click on link … Continue reading “Abusive” Relationships: Knowing When to Walk Away
Before The Bucket List came out in 2007, I had read somewhere that everyone should create a list of 100 things to experience before they die. I made my original list which had about 45 items. By the time I misplaced this list, I had realized that writing down what I wanted to do urged … Continue reading How to Experience Life to the Fullest
Me: Oh my gosh! I had the best MOOC ever a few months ago! You: Oh yeah? (You have no idea what I’m talking about, right?) Me: Yep. And now I'm in a MOOC that seems like it’s going to rock. And I have another MOOC starting in a week. You: … (Smiling, not wanting … Continue reading The Beauty of the MOOC
Funny, I came up with this topic as I was shovelling--I felt grateful for the half-foot of snow. Grateful that I could deal with it. As a belated Christmas gift, I decided to do my neighbour’s sidewalks as well. And just for good measure, I shovelled from my front gate to back gate and a … Continue reading Why Be Grateful for Loss