by Prakriti @kritipraaa Is there a cheat sheet? Why, yes, there is! Ready? It starts with teaching ourselves to like ourselves! Everything falls into place when we…… Read more “Here’s a life lesson in being effortlessly comfortable and “cool”.”
Category: Joy
I value the expensive things in life!
by Jasmine L @CrystalLoversTribe We don’t typically consider these things to be expensive, in a credit card world driven by materialism, but these things do come at…… Read more “I value the expensive things in life!”
Memories of the Holidays 2024
The 2 weeks of Christmas and New Year’s were quite busy for us all. We started out the weekend before Christmas with my daughter and granddaughter coming…… Read more “Memories of the Holidays 2024”
Reflections and anticipation, #2025-new-year-challenge
“Whatever happens, stay alive. Don’t die before you’re dead. Don’t lose yourself, don’t lose hope, don’t loose direction.Stay alive, with yourself, with every cell of your body,…… Read more “Reflections and anticipation, #2025-new-year-challenge”
Deep listening
We usually listen to be able to answer not to really hear what the other person is saying, so we end up missing large pieces of what’s…… Read more “Deep listening”
“Why are you still single?”
“Why are you still single?” A feared question that gets asked at family gatherings, and it often elicits feelings of shame or feeling less valuable, even if…… Read more ““Why are you still single?””
Need to start over in life, or need to make life-altering changes, but don’t know how?
Starting over is terrifying for anyone who hasn’t done it, and even if you have, it is different each time, but the good thing is, now you…… Read more “Need to start over in life, or need to make life-altering changes, but don’t know how?”
Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go
During the holiday season, we can get a lot thrown at us, to the point that we can feel like a lonely island in a tumultuous sea.…… Read more “Life will continue to go on… choose the direction you wish to go”
How to trigger your Narcissist (not that you should), and what you can do to live a sane and healthy life
No, I’m not advocating triggering your narcissist for fun, nor is this a post to get you to change so they won’t get triggered – you’ll only…… Read more “How to trigger your Narcissist (not that you should), and what you can do to live a sane and healthy life”
Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?
I was shocked to find out I was co-dependent years ago. I thought I just loved very deeply and was mystified why it wasn’t reciprocated. When my…… Read more “Are you co-dependent and trying to hang on at all costs?”
Mindfulness Resources
During particularly stressful times, I have learned that managing my stress and anxiety through mindful practices is very helpful Here are some resources to help you learn…… Read more “Mindfulness Resources”
Small signs you’re liked more than you realize
We are living in what many are calling a “Loneliness Epidemic”. In our very connected world where everyone is so seemingly close at hand, we don’t seem…… Read more “Small signs you’re liked more than you realize”
How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.
We all want to know if a relationship with someone new in our life will work out, and honestly, the best way is to go slowly in…… Read more “How to predict if a relationship will be difficult.”
Revenge: is it necessary or not?
Years ago I heard “The best revenge is to go and live well.” I put that into practice, working hard, improving my life, and working on my…… Read more “Revenge: is it necessary or not?”
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it!
Quote by George Bernard Shaw, meme by @philosophyflirt If your life has been at all similar to mine, you have experienced “well-meaning” people telling you that what…… Read more “Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it!”