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Category: Explore

By Charity Posted on January 23, 2011January 23, 2011

Week 25 Review

My aunt died this morning in her sleep. When the phone rang, I knew it was my mother before I looked at the caller ID. There was nothing psychic in … Continue reading Week 25 Review

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: postaday2011, Travel
By Charity Posted on January 18, 2011January 17, 2011

A Room of Mom’s Own

During the past week, I’ve been shifting my perception a little so I spend more energy on what I want in my life than on what I don’t want in … Continue reading A Room of Mom’s Own

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: Family, Home, mothering, postaday2011
By Charity Posted on January 17, 2011January 16, 2011

Rhyme nor Reason

The Daily Post has asked if I believe that everything happens for a reason. Do I think that everything’s laid out for us, and we’re just following a predetermined path … Continue reading Rhyme nor Reason

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: Education, fate, postaday2011
By Charity Posted on January 16, 2011

Week 24 Review: Old Lessons Made New

I attended a two-hour Chakra Vinyasa™ workshop with Simon Park this morning at Prana Yoga. He’s been doing mini-workshops all weekend, but in the interest of balance I decided to … Continue reading Week 24 Review: Old Lessons Made New

Categories: Explore, Happiness Project, MindfulnessTags: postaday2011, risk looking silly, Simon Park, Yoga
By Charity Posted on January 14, 2011January 13, 2011

Filling my Glass

Browsing the postaday2011 tags on WordPress, I discovered the blog Live Your Bliss. It’s written by Leigh, a woman who last year sold her house and most of her possessions … Continue reading Filling my Glass

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: Bliss, Family, Happiness, postaday2011
By Charity Posted on January 11, 2011January 10, 2011

What I Want to be Remembered For

First off, I went to aikido Monday night. I can’t decide if I like it or not. I really don’t like trying new things. And I think I may have … Continue reading What I Want to be Remembered For

Categories: Explore, Happiness Project, MindfulnessTags: aikido, breastfeeding, Family Life, mothering, postaday2011
By Charity Posted on January 9, 2011

Week 23 Review: Pacing Myself

I’m trucking along with the “Explore” resolutions. Went skiing yesterday, and I have the photos to prove it. I start aikido tomorrow night. I know it’s at East High School … Continue reading Week 23 Review: Pacing Myself

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: anxiety, Explore, postaday2011, temperament
By Charity Posted on January 8, 2011January 8, 2011

Après-ski Blogging

The 2011 Winter Trails Day and TUNA Demo Day today out at Mountain Dell golf course. My first time on skis. My first time even near skis. All of the … Continue reading Après-ski Blogging

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: Après-ski, Cross-country skiing, Explore, post, postaday2011, Ski
By Charity Posted on January 8, 2011

Ready to Ski

Silk base layer Yoga pants Wicking long-sleeved running shirt (with zipper at the neck) Fleece vest Brand-new pink insulating layer with zipper vents that could double as outer layer (breathable … Continue reading Ready to Ski

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: Explore, postaday2011, risk looking silly, Skiing
By Charity Posted on January 7, 2011October 1, 2014

The Neverending Story

So, my theme for January is “Explore.” I’m still kind of working out what that means. I had decided that in general it meant that I would try out things … Continue reading The Neverending Story

Categories: Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: aikido, anxiety, Explore, postaday2011, Skiing
By Charity Posted on January 4, 2011

Faux Pep Mo

My friend Lynn posted a very provocative Facebook status this morning: Life is better with a homemade peppermint mocha made from leftover candy canes and chocolate chips. Even if it … Continue reading Faux Pep Mo

Categories: Explore, Happiness Project, RecipeTags: Beverages, Breakfast, Coffee, Dairy-free, postaday2011, recipes
By Charity Posted on January 4, 2011January 3, 2011

What Brings a Smile to My Face

My kids bring a smile to my face. Well, not always. Sometimes they make me gnash my teeth. But a lot of the time they make me smile. Today, my … Continue reading What Brings a Smile to My Face

Categories: Definition of Happiness, Explore, Happiness ProjectTags: happiness project, kids, painting, postaday2011

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