I have to challenge myself to pay attention to what I am paying attention to. This challenge is to combat what takes so many forms in my life that I have to work to disrupt it. The non-attention, automatic and frequent out of body thinking. You know the times when your brain detaches itself from your body to stay in a conversation that your body walked away from. Meanwhile, your body does you the favor of…
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I have lived most of my life in a high functioning state. To say I have a positive mindset is an understatement. I have always been the kind of person that if I did something that wasn’t on my to-do list I would put it on the list so I would have the satisfaction of crossing it out. While this sort of productivity could be looked on with envy there is this horrendous groundhog day effect…
Leave a CommentI began to notice back pain a few years ago where previously there had been none. Chiropractic visits helped tremendously but it finally resolved when I figured out the obvious. I was sitting too many hours hunched over my computer. Way too many! Of course, I did my research! Did you know that when muscles don’t contract, they require less fuel and the surplus in the form of blood sugar, accumulates in the bloodstream contributing…
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In my garden I want Miracle-Gro to give me a bloom soon, sooner, or soonest! When my stack of books gets to an overwhelming height, I look for CliffNotes or search online for someone else’s notes for my pile of unread. My cookbook titles are focused on 5 ingredients or less or under 30 minutes prep time. I know that one size(one answer, one book, you name it) does not fit all. Then why do I…
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I didn’t recognize the number. My habit after picking up too many robocalls is to not pick up any calls if the number doesn’t have a name. This number left a voice message. What a surprise! I hadn’t talked to Judith since she had gotten married about five years ago. I returned the call later that night when I thought perhaps her young children had already been put to bed. “Hey, Mary! I was sweeping…
1 CommentMy father was a part of the greatest generation. He served in the United States Navy. His father also served in the Navy during both WW1 and WW2 and I am sure that was a great influence on my dad’s decision to enter the United States Naval Academy in June 1938. When my father entered at the age of 17 he already knew he was graduating in 3 ½ years. The training at the Naval…
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