10/28/2022
Three years ago, I signed up for a beginner's course on improv comedy. That eight week course was quite terrifying. Each week, I went to class dreading that I would make a fool of myself. And that I did! I watched several others do really funny stuff on stage. I was nervous about the showcase on the last day of class....
Improv
Three years ago, I signed up for a beginner’s course on improv comedy. That eight week course was quite terrifying. Each week, I went to class dreading that I would make a fool of myself. And…
03/05/2021
I have designated today as a holiday from clutter. Today, I will do only important things. When I say important things it means things that I have prioritized as necessary for happy or meaningful living. Things to put on the main page. Living on the main page. For whatever reason, during the past three weeks, I have lost some focus on the main page....
A Holiday from Clutter
I have designated today as a holiday from clutter. Today, I will do only important things. When I say important things it means things that I have prioritized as necessary for happy or meaningful l…
02/17/2021
It seems to me that all of us are about goals. Make a to-do list. Cross everything off the list. Five year goals, one year goals, and goals for this morning. Twenty sit-ups now. A goal gives us a target and we zero in on the target. We know what we want and we go and get it. It is a satisfying mindset of achievement....
Un-Goal
It seems to me that all of us are about goals. Make a to-do list. Cross everything off the list. Five year goals, one year goals, and goals for this morning. Twenty sit-ups now. A goal gives us a t…
02/07/2021
The adult in me knows. It will feel good if I do them. Exercise and eating healthy food are probably two of the top items on that kind of list. Yes, you too? I think we are in good company. Those are two of the most annoying "I don't wanna" things. I wish there was a tried and true way to overcome that resistance....
I don’t wanna
The adult in me knows. It will feel good if I do them. Exercise and eating healthy food are probably two of the top items on that kind of list. Yes, you too? I think we are in good company. Those a…
01/20/2021
That reassuring voice of mother, Amma, saying its okay. Even as I approach my mid-60s, I can hear my Amma's kind and gentle voice in my head when I am faced with some angst. Amma becomes more internalized in me each day. I started learning the piano about eighteen months ago. An entirely new skill for me at that time. I teared up with excitement while driving to my first lesson....
Assurance
That reassuring voice of mother, Amma, saying its okay. Even as I approach my mid-60s, I can hear my Amma’s kind and gentle voice in my head when I am faced with some angst. Amma becomes more…
01/08/2021
Good gardeners know that the root system needs space to grow. My mother used to say, “Dig around it. Loosen up the soil around it.” It gives space for water to be absorbed and for the roots to spread and access nutrients in the soil. It helps to have some space in your daily schedule, a time to nurture your growth....
Space to Grow
Good gardeners know that the root system needs space to grow. My mother used to say, “Dig around it. Loosen up the soil around it.” It gives space for water to be absorbed and for the roots to spre…
12/28/2020
I began 2020 with a list of eleven life keys. Sharing them with you today as the year ends. Have a handful of daily practices that improve your wellness – physical, mental, and spiritual. Adhere to them. Know that you have options. You can choose your next thoughts, words, emotions, and actions. Be receptive and open to what may be out there....
Eleven Life Keys
I began 2020 with a list of eleven life keys. Sharing them with you today as the year ends. Have a handful of daily practices that improve your wellness – physical, mental, and spiritual. Adhere to…
12/16/2020
During our morning coffee chat, I heard myself say "Without today, there's no tomorrow". It resonated with both of us. We were talking about exercise and the importance of a daily routine to maintain health. In itself, it is not a new topic. Every day most of us understand the importance of health and yet often find ourselves lacking in our self care....
“Without Today, There’s No Tomorrow”
During our morning coffee chat, I heard myself say “Without today, there’s no tomorrow”. It resonated with both of us. We were talking about exercise and the importance of a daily…
09/15/2020
Redesign your cadence
Cadence
Two summers ago, our group of biking friends, consisting of a couple of novices, went on several outings. We were able to do thirty-mile bike trips; a considerable distance for us. I give credit to…
08/27/2020
When you reach a "hump" in your journey of living on the main page, it is very tempting to fall asleep and self justify the lack of progress. Now is the time to stay engaged and act. Know how to self-assure yourself during the process of creating your new life. Through my piano lessons, I have learned a tremendous amount about keeping focused on the joy of learning even while facing the frustrations of it. [ 658 more words ]
Don’t Check Out – Stayed Engaged!
When you reach a “hump” in your journey of living on the main page, it is very tempting to fall asleep and self justify the lack of progress. Now is the time to stay engaged and act. Kn…
08/15/2020
So when I started blogging using this WordPress platform, I picked a name for my website and the concept of "Living on the Main Page" was introduced on my Home Page. You may not be able to access that Home Page easily from here, so here is the link to my Home Page. Since that time in early July 2020, I have posted a handful of times on topics that called me. [ 493 more words ]
What Does It Mean? Living on the Main Page?
So when I started blogging using this WordPress platform, I picked a name for my website and the concept of “Living on the Main Page” was introduced on my Home Page. You may not be able…
08/09/2020
My assumption is that there is something in me that is worth plumbing. Something deep inside me that is worth seeking. Something that I can bring from the margin to the middle of the page. I find that a good way to start plumbing my depths is to start day-dreaming. No focus, just meandering in my head and heart and relaxing my body. [ 237 more words ]
Plumbing My Depths
My assumption is that there is something in me that is worth plumbing. Something deep inside me that is worth seeking. Something that I can bring from the margin to the middle of the page. I find t…