Tag Archives: optimism

Survival

Lately, oh so lately, I’ve been able to sit with my own uncomfortable inner places much longer without turning away. Because of this, I can stay with a good friend on the telephone for 78 minutes and resonate with her … Continue reading

Posted in January 2014 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Should I bitch more?

In the past several years, every other odd month, a reader will email with a question: “Are you always so cheerful?  Are you always happy?” I will have to painstakingly explain that No, I am not a Pollyanna, although my … Continue reading

Posted in February 2013 | Tagged , , , , , , , | 97 Comments

When a log lands on your toe…will you remember your gratitude practice?

  Wham!  Bang! Last night I reached down to pick up a log for the woodstove.  The log slipped down to the floor–unto my sock-covered big toe.  OWWWWW! You know how you’re tempted to curse the log and life and, … Continue reading

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