Self-Compassion

The troll is back! I was talking to my coach on Monday and she doesn’t feel like I’m showing enough self-compassion. You see I’m struggling to get some stuff done that I’ve been putting off for years. So, she challenged me to write about self-compassion this week. Dr...

Perfect

OK Universe, I’m listening. I heard this song twice today, it must be a sign. It’s a beautiful song and it made me think of Mike. I had something else to write about today, but this seemed to be what needed to be said. Several years ago, I think in the fall of 2010, I...

Keep Going

This week I was devastated to find out that a dear friend had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Then another friend who I met through horses posted that she was starting new chemotherapy. They both already have great attitudes so I sent them both the picture at the...

I Beat It!

Last Wednesday I had my first yearly mammogram. They scheduled me for my next one next December, it was clear. I have developed a minor complication of them taking lymph nodes. I have some lymphedema in my breast. They have been monitoring for it in my arm, but I...

Living Your Passion

If we all had the passion of Queen, especially Freddie Mercury, we’d be set. John and I saw Bohemian Rhapsody last night. Some movies are a little slow getting to rural western Kansas. I loved it because it showed the passion that the band, specifically Freddie...

Being In The Moment

Music has always played a big role in my life. As a little girl, I sang with my mother. In high school and college, I sang with the choir as well as in small groups and solos. When I do anything creative or read I like to listen to music. When I read or write I listen...