One Year Mark of Smoking Cessation…

Today marks 365 consecutive days of not smoking a cigarette. There have been those times I’ve come close to lighting up, but have been able to stay away from any purchase or smoking of cigarettes. While I have been able to stay away from smoking, I still do take nicotine lozenges or gum. And whileContinue reading “One Year Mark of Smoking Cessation…”

Daily Writing Prompt – Day Eight

This is a really difficult question. A lot of it depends on what type of drink we’re talking about. When it comes to the local coffee shops, my go-to drink is a sugar-free vanilla latte’, breve with whipped cream. This is largely due to the fact that sugar-free vanilla is the only choice of sugar-freeContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt – Day Eight”

Hiatus from Social Media – Day Eight

It’s been over a week now since I’ve been away from social media and as with previous times like these, it’s gotten easier as time goes on. I still miss certain aspects of it all, but know it’s given me an opportunity to do other things that I otherwise wouldn’t be doing. I’m currently readingContinue reading “Hiatus from Social Media – Day Eight”

Hiatus Day Seven – Emotional Health

I have to admit that I struggle with what most would call emotional health. Beginning with my journey of recovery in 2002, I’ve started learning what emotionally healthy is really like and some tools to help achieve positive emotional health. Many of my emotionally-unhealthy thoughts occur when I first wake up. The stampede of thoughtsContinue reading “Hiatus Day Seven – Emotional Health”

Day Six – Card Pull

WEAVERS KNOW THAT ALL IS GOD Essential meaning: the Conscious Universe is the Source of supply, Spirit is fundamental to life, the mystical is the primary reality The Weavers know that all is God—do you? This is a profound, magical time in your life, and it’s important that you recognize your relationship with your HigherContinue reading “Day Six – Card Pull”

Hiatus – Day Six –

February 19, 2024 – I’ve never been accused of being too tidy. While I can fault my ADD for my current level of (or lack thereof) organization, I’ve realized through the years it’s just a part of who I am. There seems to be some sort of method to my maddness, as today’s finds pointedContinue reading “Hiatus – Day Six –”

Daily Writing Prompt – Day Six

I’ve received many gifts over the years, but one of the best is one from my son this past Christmas. Due to his work schedule and other circumstances, the actual gift exchange didn’t occur until mid-January. He brought in a box with carefully wrapped contents. As I began to unwrap the first, it became apparentContinue reading “Daily Writing Prompt – Day Six”

Day Four Card Pull

ALL THAT GLITTERS 16 Essential meanings: A need to see beyond the superficial; the desire to don a mask or dress something up to disguise its true nature; trying to be something you’re not; chasing after every sparkling new thing; being mercurial. Protection message: This is a signal to walk away from what you’re contemplating. There isContinue reading “Day Four Card Pull”

Hiatus Day Four – Random Writing

Today marks the fourth day of my sabbatical from all social media. I have found myself in a sense of ease about the hiatus and realize that it’s a good thing to take a break from time to time. This is just a block of random writing and thoughts as I sit here on thisContinue reading “Hiatus Day Four – Random Writing”