On Memorial day of this year, fresh off another year in the classroom, I decided I need to start walking again. My A1C numbers were a bit high and the doctor mentioned that exercise would help. Today I marked an important milestone, with just over 200 miles since I made that decision to start walking.Continue reading “Still Walking the Walk….”
Category Archives: health
The Universe Responds…
Life has a way of sending difficulties our way and from time-to-time it appears it’s just one difficulty after another. But does the Universe have something else in mind as we weave our way through life’s ups and downs? I recently listened to a podcast by Marianne Williamson in which she asserts that the UniverseContinue reading “The Universe Responds…”
Change a thought, move a muscle…
I’ve been given some time to do quite a bit of thinking. I’ve started walking again and that’s helped with my train of thought. I’ve also been reading a lot and listening to audiobooks of what I’ve been reading. And while I can’t readily recall all the wisdom I’ve covered, I can’t but think it’sContinue reading “Change a thought, move a muscle…”
On a More Positive Note…
I spent some time reflecting yesterday on how my faith life has been lacking a bit here of late. But I am also reminded that I have a lot to be thankful for in this life. An attitude of gratitude goes a long way in helping combat any feeling of lack I might be havingContinue reading “On a More Positive Note…”
Smoking Cessation – Not an Easy Road
Today marks ninety-one days of not smoking cigarettes. It’s definitely not easy road to travel, but I know it’s for my ultimate good. I had rolled up over 150 days back in December, but an emotionally-charged event occurred in my life and I succumbed to the urge to pick up again. I smoked a packContinue reading “Smoking Cessation – Not an Easy Road”
100 Days of Writing – Day Eighty
The Lenten sabbatical from social media is a little over an hour away. It comes at what I would call an opportune moment, a time where I need to examine my life and develop a plan for moving forward. I’ve decided to take the Lenten season as a time to stay off of social mediaContinue reading “100 Days of Writing – Day Eighty”
100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-Seven
I’ve made a decision to take a break from social media…the only question is for how long. 2022 has been a year of many changes in my life. A lot of what I’ve experienced has been chronicled on social media. As I prepare to start a new year, I’ve decided to take at least aContinue reading “100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-Seven”
100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-Five
My simplistic take on addictive behaviors… There are those times in my life when addictions of one sort or another have found their way into my life. Upon examining my behaviors in hindsight, I can see where many of those habits came from. I think we all want ways to feel better,,, to cope withContinue reading “100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-Five”
100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-One
“Fear – the evil and corroding thread that weaves its way through the very fabric of our existence.” – AA Big Book Fear is a part of our lives that can rear its ugly head in so many different ways. I know for myself, it’s played a major part of my thought life, especially overContinue reading “100 Days of Writing – Day Sixty-One”
100 Days of Writing – Day Fifty-Four
One step at a time,,,,one day at a time. I am reminded in one of my daily readings this morning to take life one step at a time, one day at a time. I can look at the days ahead and be overwhelmed by all that I perceive I have to get done. The mind’sContinue reading “100 Days of Writing – Day Fifty-Four”
David Lee 