“One of the things that I’ve worked my way out of doing, and I knew I needed to, was comparing myself to other people. That just poisons everything…Your real job in the world is to be you.” India.Arie on Super Soul Sunday with Oprah Winfrey I was watching Super Soul Sunday last Sunday and IContinue reading “Trust Yourself and Open Up”
Category Archives: personal growth
Joy of Life
“The most absurd and reckless aspirations have sometimes led to extraordinary success.” - Vauvenargues, was a French writer. I just finished reading Brené Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. A long title for a great book that reminded me whatContinue reading “Joy of Life”
Remembering Dad
Sunday is Father’s Day, which makes me think of my dad. He died in 2004. That was a hard time, because he was my mentor. Even now I have a hard time articulating what he meant to me. The deepest feelings are the hardest to express. However, I’m going to try by telling a storyContinue reading “Remembering Dad”
Reading is Dangerous
My husband suggested that I might want to write a humorous story to break up the tone of my posts. I wish I could do that, because I gain insight from humorous stories too. But, unfortunately, I’m not Erma Bombeck, or Mark Twain. I wish I were. I may at some point be able toContinue reading “Reading is Dangerous”
The Joy of Disaster
Since this is the first blog entry, I’d like to let you know what I intend it to be about. I turned 60 recently and I’m dropping many old notions about myself. One is that I’m old. In fact I feel like I’m just beginning my real life. Starting this blog is one of myContinue reading “The Joy of Disaster”
Sage Woman Chronicles 