I’ve been all over the place lately. I’ve been almost frantic. I went shopping a total of three times to purchase gifts for charitable organizations. I spent three hours last … Continue reading Nervous Energy: The Case for Peace
My mom just visited for about a week and a half, which gave me the chance to observe perfectionism in action from the outside. Usually I’m just trapped inside, observing … Continue reading Getting to the Nitty Gritty of my Perfectionism
I’m tired and I’m dusty and I’ve got a neck-ache from wearing the backpack, but I’m in a much better mood than I was last time I posted. And it’s … Continue reading Best. Hike. Yet. – Renewing my Spirit With a Walk in the Woods (Week 9 Review)
A few weeks ago, I posted about a study that Ariel Gore wrote about in her book, Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness. For those few of you … Continue reading More Thoughts on Gratitude
I’m writing this on Saturday afternoon and setting it to post Sunday, since illness has hit our family, and I figured I ought to make the most of a quiet … Continue reading Week 8 Review: Hitting my Stride. Sort of.
Last week, I wrote about “flow,” the feeling of ease and contentment that comes when one is engaged in an activity in which there is a balance between challenge and … Continue reading Ebb and Flow
Tonight on the treadmill, I listened to the This American Life episode entitled “Promised Land,” in which David Rakoff goes on a three-week fast and chronicles his experience on the … Continue reading Not so Fast
As the end of August approaches and my Facebook News Feed fills with pictures of smiling children in new clothes and status updates about the first day of school, my thoughts … Continue reading Remembering to Pace Myself: A Pep Talk
This is another lesson I’ve learned in my parenting adventures. I think most of the good stuff I know I’ve learned through being a mom. This one I applied several … Continue reading Don’t Jump to Solutions
Imperfect Happiness 