Sometimes you ask a question in passing, and in return, you receive true wisdom. That was the case in a recent recap of my first year of retirement. The question I asked: Have I earned the right to relax and enjoy this phase of life, or do I have a responsibility to put my freed-up…
Thank you Mother Nature… …for the impressive clouds that resulted in rain… …that resulted in this stunning double rainbow… …and this random mushroom in our Salt Lake Valley yard… …and the beautiful orange daylilies in our Southern Utah yard. Thank you William… …for spending time with Buddy Dog and being a good (mostly) houseguest. Thank…
If you live in the United States, you probably know that June 14 is flag day, but what else do you know about this particular day of celebration? Is Flag Day a federal holiday in the United States? Flag Day is not a federal holiday. Mail is still delivered, the banks are open, and most…
I was shocked to look at the calendar recently and realize I have been retired for a full year now. This is really and truly my life…not a vacation or a sabbatical…but my every-day life. So now that has settled in, looking back, do I have any regrets? Not. A. One! What I love about…
If you follow my blog (and thank you, if you do), you know that I recently changed my word of the year to empowered. I noted that one of the first steps to self-empowerment is mindful awareness. Another key step is developing self-trust. If you are to be empowered, you must trust your own judgment,…
Thank you clouds… …for the many varieties of beauty you’ve presented this month… …for the shade… …for the moisture and the resulting rainbow… …and for the lovely sunset. Thank you daughter and grandchildren… …for the wonderful visit. Nothing beats time with family. Hurry back! And thank you Ashley for posting this photo on Facebook, where…
I came across this quote recently, and it spoke to me. I just had to share it with you. Fall in love with your journey, not your plans. If you’re able to accomplish this, you will live a fulfilling life brimming with excitement and new opportunities. ~Antasha Durbin Solomon, Are You on the Right Track?…
One of the first steps to self-empowerment is being mindfully aware. For an overthinker/planner like me, that doesn’t necessarily mean more introspection. I already spend a lot of time in my head…sometimes to the detriment of fully immersing myself in what is happening in the moment. We interact with this wonderful world through our bodies…with…
The quote that first drew me in Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be EMPOWERED.” ~Michelle Obama The next time the word showed up I received an email from Tiny Buddha, a blog I follow, recommending this journal: Are You on the Right Track? A 101-day Guided Journal From the Universe is…
Thank you desert flowers… …for making my morning walks a nearly spiritual experience. I love the wild flowers that Mother Earth freely offers up… …and those that require a little coaxing from us humans. I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank my eyes and brain for taking in this beauty. And while we…
