Alone or Lonely?

I have always enjoyed being alone.  From as far back as I can remember I was just as content playing alone as I was playing with my friends.  As a matter of fact, I cherished my time alone.  I have many solitary activities that I enjoy, so being alone is never a problem for me. … Continue reading Alone or Lonely?

Please Don’t Call Me

I hate talking on the phone.   Not a mild dislike, but an intense loathing.  It really upsets people, especially those over the age of 30.  I was recently told I was harder to reach by phone then Donald Trump, to which I TEXTED "are you sure I'm not really him?  Have  you ever seen … Continue reading Please Don’t Call Me

Cousin’s Christmas

Cousins.  In my area there are 18 of us, so we have had some large parties.  Growing up I had a love/yuck relationship with them.  As a kid I remember my cousins coming to my house for the holidays, anticipating their arrival with a mixture of excitement and dread.  Each gathering could go either way … Continue reading Cousin’s Christmas

Geometry And Yoga

I took remedial Geometry in 10th grade.  I'm not sure how they knew this was a terrible subject for me, but they did.  Having just come from, and loved, algebra, I wasn't very concerned about Geometry.  Imagine my surprise when it just didn't seem to take.  Apparently I am missing the spacial awareness chip, so … Continue reading Geometry And Yoga

The Covert Narcissist

As I learn more about the characteristics of Narcissists (narc's) I find I'm looking more carefully at the people in my life.  As I look I see several full blow narc's, the worse of which are the covert narcissists; the one's who swear they have only my best interest at heart.  Some examples of narcissistic … Continue reading The Covert Narcissist

My Dysfunctional Angels

The Battle of the Shame Angel versus the Self-Love Angel begins. Source: Shame vs. Self Love I've come to see my feelings of shame and my slowly growing self love as the good and bad angels sitting on each shoulder.  Unfortunately, the Shame Angel is much, much stronger then my Self-Love Angel. This was never … Continue reading My Dysfunctional Angels

Christmas + Divorce

I am approaching my 2nd Christmas post separation.  Last year my family all gathered round, and kept me busy during the times my kids were with their dad.  This year I am on my own, both during my time with them, and during the times they are with their dad and his GF.   He's … Continue reading Christmas + Divorce

Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?

I was drug to my first Yoga Nidra class by one of my yoga buddies in September.  Struggling as I did with Savasana, I was not thrilled with the idea of an hour long Savasana class.  My friend assured me it would be worth it, and that it might even help me with my Savasana … Continue reading Yoga Nidra – Where Do You Take Me?

The Universe or Coincidence?

Today I went to the funeral of a young woman who died of ovarian cancer.   She was 36 years old. way too young to die.  She did good deeds, she made an impact, she lived every minute of her short life.  She started a project thanking cancer researchers via letters from survivors, a project … Continue reading The Universe or Coincidence?