Faking It
This post was inspired by Zoie’s post, “I Am A Fake,” on her blog, TouchstoneZ. When I was pregnant with my second child, I would wake up before my three-year-old and try … Continue reading Faking It
This post was inspired by Zoie’s post, “I Am A Fake,” on her blog, TouchstoneZ. When I was pregnant with my second child, I would wake up before my three-year-old and try … Continue reading Faking It
When I mention my meditation schedule/routine (my Bold Plan) to people, they all say—after a stunned silence— “Wow. That’s really ambitious.” Until very recently, I didn’t really see what was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Hedonism
I’ve read a fair number of opinions and suggestions about how to be happier, and I’ve discovered a basic theme. Each person starts out not appreciating their life enough, wanting … Continue reading Swearing Off Inspirational Stories
…my toddler declaring, “Do yoga!” then proceeding to do a modified sun salutation including forward bend, down dog, up dog, and warrior 2. Now to teach him the Sanskrit names … Continue reading Happiness is…
…the rest of my family (cats included) curled up asleep on the big hotel bed, even though that means there’s no room for me and I need to sleep on … Continue reading Happiness is…
Nothing of substance has changed in our situation. There are still no rentals available, we’re still in the tiny hotel room, the roads around here are still confusing and lacking … Continue reading The Mood-Enhancing Properties of the Library
I’m not shining brightly today. Not remotely. I’m not going to list all of the things that are bringing me down because even in my stormy state, I recognize that … Continue reading I’m a Little Storm Cloud
I’m not a terribly emotive person. It goes along with introversion to be understated about my emotional expressions, and it’s okay. It does, however, sometimes hinder connection with others who … Continue reading June is “Sharing Happiness” Month!
…a farewell party hosted by a dear friend and attended by so many other dear friends, green grass for the kids to run around in while the parents chatted, big … Continue reading Happiness is…
This week I’ve been thinking about how external circumstances affect my mood. I’ve noticed that I go through my day wondering if this will make me happy or if that … Continue reading Week 41 Review: Simmering
Tonight in my Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class, the instructor offered this poem, by Naomi Shihab Nye. I’ve not read Naomi Shihab Nye since college, but I recalled tonight that she … Continue reading The Slippery Nature of Happiness
Usually my “Happiness is…” posts include one thing I’m happy about along with a picture. But I’ve noticed (yet again) that I’ve really been focusing on the dark, not-so-pleasant things … Continue reading Happiness is…