So the last couple days have had their ups and downs. I've already had one job interview, and I have another scheduled already. Job hunting is always a difficult competition and in our town, sometimes it can be particularly brutal. Over the last few days, I've had the chance to think too, and I found … Continue reading The Damaging Side Of A Competitive World
Tag: Life Lessons
Another Challenge Faced, And A Dream Fulfilled
One of the issues I face daily is that I don't enjoy leaving my home space. Here, I feel safe, here I can heal and not face the barrage of negative energy that comes with interacting with the outside world. Even with a job that I enjoyed, it was always a struggle to get there. … Continue reading Another Challenge Faced, And A Dream Fulfilled
True Stories About The Medical System
Today, I want to take a minute and share with you what has been happening for the last several months. In great part, writing this post is also about catharsis, but if you've been reading my blogs for any length of time, you also know that I feel it is very important to me to … Continue reading True Stories About The Medical System
Depression Can Be A Bitch
Something I have fought all my life is depression. If you look back at some of my other posts, sometimes it becomes obvious that I have it. When I was around 20 years old, I was diagnosed with what is called "Cyclothymia". An easier way to know what that is - A-typical bi-polarity (more extreme … Continue reading Depression Can Be A Bitch
Are You Listening?
The Spirit is always speaking to us, sometimes in small and subtle ways, sometimes in ways that are so obvious it seems hard to miss. If we are not getting the messages, then most likely we are not listening. For example, if there is an issue you are struggling with and you hear a song, … Continue reading Are You Listening?
When Old Ideas Get In The Way
Growing up, we all have ideas and thoughts of what we want to do "when we grow up." Sometimes, this dreams come to fruition, sometimes they don't. This is often due to a combination of factors, but as we get older it is more likely due to our thought processes and how willing we are … Continue reading When Old Ideas Get In The Way
Service and the Power of Help
I'm sitting here tonight, relaxing after a long day at work, enjoying the cool desert evening, and my mind won't settle down. It's not so much that I have anything stressful or pressing to worry about. It's just that my mind is always going, and it's always thinking and wondering about life, people, thought processes, … Continue reading Service and the Power of Help
Healing and Being Healthy
There is always something happening in our lives, and the last couple of weeks have been no exception. I was going to ignore one thing that happened, or at least save it for later with a different subject, but something happened yesterday that caused me to change my mind. First, let me give you a … Continue reading Healing and Being Healthy
Punishment and Healing
When I was a child and did something wrong, the punishment was usually long and arduous, especially if it involved both of my parents. And regardless of the circumstances, regardless of whether or not I was simply grounded to my room, spanked, or if it involved yelling at me, it always involved a lecture about … Continue reading Punishment and Healing
History Is Written By The…
The temperature in the desert is up again, and so is the humidity. We've made some recent changes to our routine, adding in regular yoga and more meditation exercises, and I'm seeking to make other changes to remove some areas of negativity that have gotten unreasonable. Making these changes, has given me time to think, … Continue reading History Is Written By The…
