I don’t know if it’s country-wide, but in our neck of the woods, trick-or-treating happens on the 30th when the 31st falls on a Sunday. My Halloween experiences have given … Continue reading Martha Stewart is no Friend of Mine
Last night I followed two of my commandments: Risk Looking Silly, and If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Poorly. First I side-stepped my inner perfectionist by finally framing and … Continue reading Compromising with Gravity
As I’ve come to expect at this point in the month, I’ve started losing my zest for my resolutions. I’ve not done much decluttering this week since my mom left. … Continue reading Week 12 Review: The Dangers of Openness
Today’s posts on Gretchen Rubin‘s blog are, I think, convincing me more and more that my goal isn’t really happiness, per se. The first post is, “Consider the Elephant, or, … Continue reading Driven to Distraction
I started this post Sunday evening, then abandoned it when I began feeling ill. I won’t go into details, but suffice it to say I’ve lost 6 pounds in less … Continue reading Week 10 Review: Dietary Disarray
There was a poem on my bedroom wall when I was a child. It was something like, Happiness is like a butterfly; The more you chase it, the more it … Continue reading Happiness is Like a Butterfly
Tonight, I was washing by hand the large dishes that didn’t fit in the dishwasher when my daughter asked to help. “It’ll go faster,” she argued. “I’ll wash them and … Continue reading It’s OK, Mom.
I am so glad that I started this project with mindfulness. Making a practice of bringing awareness to the moments that make up my day is a great foundation for … Continue reading August: Thoughts About “Mindfulness Month”
This is going to be a quick review; I’ve got a fevered baby who’s sleeping right now, but I know I could be called to duty at any moment. Two … Continue reading Week 4 Review
I was meandering through this week feeling like nothing much was changing for me. I’ve been breathing and reflecting about emotions and being aware of judgements, and I’ve been reading … Continue reading Week 3 Review: Minor Epiphany
This past week has brought me some promising experiences, like actually feeling happy, which is a nice treat, as well as more questions. I think the main thing the mindfulness … Continue reading A Look Back at Week 2, and Looking Ahead to Week 3
After one week of my Happiness Project, I was feeling dejected and discouraged. I had given myself what I thought were pretty simple resolutions. Breathe. Be Aware of Judgmental Thoughts. … Continue reading A New Focus for Week 2
Imperfect Happiness 