Love – From the Perspective of an Old Soul

Mindful Living: Taking Pleasure in the Simple Things

I’m chilling in a hotel room at Ten thousand Waves near Santa Fe, NM and a thought suddenly pinged into my head. Most of the great things in life that bring me happiness are extraordinarily simple. Although I battled and conquered a migraine this evening, today has been a wonderful example of how simple, beautifulContinue reading “Mindful Living: Taking Pleasure in the Simple Things”

Journal Prompt 4/22/23 I was in a traffic accident.

How do I handle guilt and shame after a traumatic event? Two days ago, I was in a traffic accident on my way to get daikon radishes after a massage. I realized something for the first time, traumatic events come without warning. After the initial impact a million and one thoughts flew through my head:Continue reading “Journal Prompt 4/22/23 I was in a traffic accident.”

How Do I Use Empathy to Combat Shame and Foster Charity? Journal Prompt, 4/2/23

How Do I Use Empathy to Combat Shame and Foster Charity? Throughout this last month, I’ve been feeling somewhat anxious because of family situations and depressed because I’m rather lonely. It’s been rather overwhelming when coupled with my work, calling in church, and everyday dissatisfaction with “unmet” goals and expectations. Sometimes it’s rather easy toContinue reading “How Do I Use Empathy to Combat Shame and Foster Charity? Journal Prompt, 4/2/23”

Journal Prompts, 3/28/23

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? When I read this question, I was taken aback. Normally, when it comes to goals and choices, it is more about making those goals and saying yes to good things that can change your life. This question is asking ME ifContinue reading “Journal Prompts, 3/28/23”

Featured Book: As You Are (2008)

Overview: I am an avid fan of historical fiction writer Sarah M. Eden. Usually, she writes Regency Era romances. The third book in Eden’s Jonquil brothers series, As You Are, takes place in Regency Era England and focuses on the quietest of the seven Jonquil sons, Corbin. Completely smitten with a widow Clara Bentford, who recently movedContinue reading “Featured Book: As You Are (2008)”