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Tag Archives: self-care
When you finally come home to yourself
I am unlocking the door when it opens from the inside. I have been waiting for me to come home. “You look exhausted,” I say. “I am,” I reply, dragging my carry-on over the threshold. I hug myself, a good … Continue reading
Better
I’m feeling better. Somewhere around 4:00 today, something felt different. I still have this annoying cough and occasional violent sneezes, but I feel Better. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I did manage to read … Continue reading
Fever
I’m cold. My eyes ache. I’m reminded of a little ditty I once wrote: Burning, something’s burning Everything has that smoky flavor. It has a tune that I’m hearing in my head. I know, it has nothing to do with … Continue reading
The Chad P_______ Method
Once upon a time, I was living in a house with four other people for the summer. There was someone named Chad P_______ who either lived there or spent a lot of time there – it’s been a long time. … Continue reading
Pizza 1
Whole wheat crust (I’m trying the Whole Foods frozen ones – just have to thaw it out) Spinach 1 tomato, sliced thin 1/2 zucchini, sliced thin 1/4 onion, chopped ~ 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese 1/2 green pepper, chopped Pepperoni, sliced … Continue reading
Trying Times
Here’s the thing: I didn’t plan on taking that much of a break. Seems that somewhere along the way, I got stuck. Maybe I stopped feeling like I had anything to say. I wasn’t sure what was holding me back, … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Procrastination, Writing
Tagged Artist's Way, demotivation, Motivation, self-care, writing
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That Happy Feeling
That feeling of accomplishment, of success, of I-want-to-share-this-with-everyone. That smile that comes unbidden, effortlessly. That joy you want to share with others as your day unfolds. This is the “why”. This is the answer. Because when it works, when we … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, Motivation, Procrastination
Tagged distraction, finishing, goals, Motivation, possible lives, procrastination, self-care
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Disassembler for Hire
Last spring, I got involved with a group that was reading and discussing The Artist’s Way, a book by Julia Cameron. We would read a chapter a week, do the exercises, and talk about our reactions. The book walks you … Continue reading
Posted in Goals
Tagged artist date, Artist's Way, possible lives, self-care, when I grow up
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