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Tag Archives: mindfulness
Finding Summer During A Winter of Depression
“In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” – Alber Camus A few weeks ago, after several weeks of punishing wind and sub-zero temperatures, during which everyone in my community had all holed up … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Out Of My Mind
Tagged grief, handling feelings, living in the moment, loneliness, loss, meaning, mindfulness, self-care
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To Do Or Not To Do – A Downsizing Question
The act of downsizing, whether tackled out of a sense of opportunity (you want to lighten your load a bit, make room for some new things) or necessity (you can’t find your bathroom), can be surprisingly difficult. This is because … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Out Of My Mind
Tagged habits, letting go of control, living in the moment, loss, meaning, mindfulness
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Take A Snow Day This Week (Even If It’s Not Snowing)
I decided to take a snow day this week. I had to give it to myself (more about that later), but I took one nonetheless. And it was really, really good. Before moving back to Omaha a few years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Out Of My Mind
Tagged balance, living in the moment, mindfulness, self-care
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The Don’t-Fix-It Guide To Feelings
I was having what you might call a bad morning. First up, the plasterer settled into my living room at 7:00 am for the second day in a row. This sounds so innocuous, I know. Plasterers can be so quiet … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Out Of My Mind
Tagged acceptance, handling feelings, letting go of control, mindfulness
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How My Dog Taught Me To Live In The Moment
“What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. A.A. Milne Lola – my 4-yr-old, 70-lb Labrador Retriever – is still quite the puppy. She wriggles and whines and loves to push on her squeaky giraffe … Continue reading
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Tagged balance, letting go of control, living in the moment, meaning, mindfulness
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