Equanimity, Thoughts

Black. White. Grey. Life…

People have an unhealthy attachment with putting themselves and others into categories. With this obsession, rules emerged and separating the world into the "haves" and "have nots". By societal definition, I mostly belong to that "have not" category. I am not classically beautiful, outgoing, have a milky complexion, tall, skinny, etc. But I am mostly… Continue reading Black. White. Grey. Life…

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

Forgiveness.

Forgiveness... is more than saying sorry... Forgiveness is about giving yourself peace and letting go of past hurts.  I attended a church service where the message was about forgiveness. The point of this message was to say when you don't forgive someone who has wronged you, you stand in the way of God taking care… Continue reading Forgiveness.

Equanimity, Freedom, Thoughts

Normalize Reality…

I recently had a very challenging situation in my life where I felt like a tire in the mud. The communication with someone in my life was circular and no matter what I tried, we could not meet in the middle with our understanding. It wasn't until I had an epiphany and bared my soul… Continue reading Normalize Reality…

Equanimity, Thoughts

Live meaningfully.

I love Facebook. I love Instagram and boy do I love Snapchat filters!!! Every day, after the gym, I check-in for charity and this notifies all my “friends” of where I was and approximately when. My kids do something cute and amazing, I have to share with the world! Some time I get complete satisfaction… Continue reading Live meaningfully.

Thoughts, Writing

Building upon love…

I am always looking for ways to connect with my kids. Most days we have dance parties at home... I mean who doesn't like to dance??? My son loves dinosaurs so there are times when you catch me roaring and walking around like a purple t-Rex with horns; his creation not mine. When it comes… Continue reading Building upon love…

Thoughts

Ignorance is NOT bliss…

My first job  was at Planned Parenthood. I am talking about my very first job EVER! I started my working career as a peer educator. In New York State, you are required to first obtain your working papers in order to receive a paycheck. I wasn't even old enough to have working papers so I… Continue reading Ignorance is NOT bliss…