Tune in to the great debate. You don’t want to miss it.
Truth Be Told
The importance of listening.
With Me, Without Me
Will my answer be YES or NO? Nature steps in to guide me.
Finding Your Yes
Every Choice or Decision is an Energetic Exchange
3-D Communication
A special kind of message.
It’s All Hado
Geez, that’s a lot of cheese!
The Subconscious Saboteur
Dun-dun-dun! It’s back!
Use Your Words
The word is your oyster, and so is the world, when you use your words.
Halo
You’ll never believe what happened to me at a big-box name brand store.
State of Action vs State of Being
In the long run, it’s good to know which shoe fits.
1-800-KARMA
Living the dream within fifteen minutes or less.
My Wife Has The Hots For Brad Pitt
Need I say more?
The Belle
You too can dwell in the consciousness of “ALL IS WELL.”
The Nitty-Gritty
For every drain there must be a gain.
Calling Card
It’s all about poop, inspiration, and a little bit of levity.
Go Higher
What to say to an ego that won’t let go.
Ursus Americanus
Tall, dark, and furry.
A Wise Word
Wise words from an 89-year-old hot shot to a newlywed husband.
“Not Now Honey”
It’s all about timing. Wait. Wait. Timing is everything in life.
I’m Learning To Love Myself
One moment at a time.
Not So Subtle
From subtle to sublime, it’s your choice every time.
Do You Have What It Takes?
It takes more than a dream.
It’s OK to be Afraid
I can do this. I can do this! Well, maybe not today.
The Particulars
When to share, and when to reel it in.
The Virgin V
“Ow, that hurts.” No . . . it’s not about sex. It’s about an OB-GYN visit.
Showdown at the Chowdown
This town ain’t big enough for your artificial ingredients.
Body Language 101
Our bodies speak to us.
Deeply, Truly
How to take that first dive into the world of possibilities.
To Forgive
Forgiveness: Now that’s a hard pill to swallow.
The Conversation
A classic case of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Can’t vs. Won’t
Light bulb moment.
The Bear Facts
From follies to facts, and why we need to pay attention.
Free-range
Quieting the mind with some good old common sense.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Purse
It was time to graduate from Frugal High.
The Gift from Reality
Calling upon the masculine or feminine energy.
The Letter “A” Stands For
It’s a must-read!
Now Here’s the Plan
Honestly, I couldn’t help myself.
Fuss Butt
How not to freak out when company visits. But don’t listen to me. I freak out.
Bless and Release
Prickly personalities.
The Next Step
It’s all about the next step.
Sensei
My face takes on the appearance of a mood ring.
Pickles and Pop
Who does that?
The Transmutation of Fear
And right before my eyes . . .
Give Thanks
You’ll thank me.
In One Ear and Out the Other
A dose of realism over idealism.
Winning vs. Losing
It’s all a matter of how you show up.
You’re Too Nice
Don’t forget to pack your sense of boundaries.
Grow On
Unexpected advice from a spiritual counselor.
Lost In Translation
WAH, WAH, WAH, WAH, WAH, WAH
True Grit
This is where my petticoat and I brave it alone.
The Bully and Her Sidekick
Shedding light on unconscious cruelty.
All Creatures Four Legged And Small
The word is out—party!
A Tale of Three Rabbits
They say, “Hop.” I say, “How high?”
Artistic License
Be creative, make mistakes, and if necessary, start over.
Hidden Surprises
Ew!
True Love
The “tsunami” hit around 3 p.m.
Mind Your Manners
But don’t forget to have fun.
Breathe
Memories of a Forgotten Lifetime
Work-arounds
The fireworks began a little earlier than planned.
A complimentary story for you
Your Goat Gets Got A Lot
Do you go down the rabbit hole?
Yesterday, I knocked on my husband’s office door. When he came to open the door, his head was turned 90 degrees to the right away from me. Then he turned his head back towards me, then back again 90 degrees to the right looking intently at his computer monitor.
“I can’t believe what that guy just wrote on social media. What a jerk!” I didn’t say anything, but in my mind I thought, Wow, that’s some pretty intense energy. You went down the rabbit hole.
Whatever happened to those bucolic peaceful days of yore, when you didn’t know what everyone else was thinking? Sometimes I think we were much better off not being in the know. Worse yet, twenty four seven, in someone else’s know.
Then, this morning my husband walked in from the garage after listening to an interview on the radio and said, “You know this is just poor reporting!” After he vented and got it out of his system, I said to him, “Your goat gets got a lot.”
My comment made him stop and think. And he then laughed at himself. “Don’t take it so personally,” I said. “Heck, if you need to feel bad, there are many other ways to achieve that goal. Why go to these forums that incite you?”
No doubt, there are some people in this world who, for whatever reason, simply get our goat. My goat got got just the other day. And I had to consciously work on controlling my feelings. It wasn’t easy, but I kept at it until I felt at peace once again.
My father studied and practiced Buddhism throughout my life. I can remember sitting in front of the television with him and watching a staged scene play out. Every little fiber in my body believed it to be true. And, every time this happened, my father would say to me, “You need to understand, this is not real. Do not allow your emotions to get out of control.”
“But, it sure looked like that guy just got bopped in the face,” I reasoned back.
“It’s not real,” he would say in a calming voice.
I bring up this story because his guidance had a lasting effect on me. It is in our best interest to learn how to control our emotions. Especially in this day and age of rancorous, vitriolic exchanges. You can’t control what the other person will say or write. You can, however, control your reaction and response to it.
This is a practice that does not stop, much like your nose and ears that continue to grow. Conscious communication ain’t easy, I mean isn’t easy. Controlling your emotions just makes plain old good sense. So, please give it a try, when you become upset the next time you go down the rabbit hole. We are all in this together and it is time we set a better example.