appreciating the everyday

Make a map Where are you at? Location is said to be important in real estate. But the importance relates to personal placement also. Humans move as they grow up,…

Wrap it up tight Good surprise Opening up anything with expectations can be unsettling. Those pesky ideas about what is inside get in the way. Whether the wrapping gets ripped…

There is lots to learn Powerful past It's not easy to give up what has already happened because it is familiar. It has also often been reviewed to such a…

Does this hurt? Check this out The deepest natural breaths are often out of our control. As a fairly consistent meditator, I can notice my shallowest breathing when I remember…

Love for sale Don't give away the store Prior to the existence of readily available paper money, bartering for services was way more convenient. The value of the exchange was…

What goes up must come down Follow the bouncing ball After an illness or life tragedy, there is often the watch for how life will return to normal. Normal meaning…

A strong shield Be a proper knight It takes a fearsome person to put up a good fight. And fear is the most helpful trait of those who want to…

Not today Procrastinating ahead of time Urgency has its benefits. It gets stuff done. Unfortunately, dusting doesn't ever feel time sensitive to me. Oddly, rearranging my books has more of…

Just the usual Would you look at that Humans don't like to admit it but are great at accepting what happens. Think about it. In the first moment, things can…