WhenI speak to my dad and asked how he is, he replies, “Nothing to complain about.” At first I found it a little odd, since it was new, but then I grew to love the intentionality of it all. We are a society of complainers. While I try to be positive and Zen, I can switch to ‘complaining’ as a default.

I am a very curious person, and in my youth I needed to know EVERYTHING. As I’ve matured, I’ve realized that no, I really don’t. So now it’s a balance…deciding when it’s important to have and share information, and when it’s not.

There have been so many advancements made over the last few years. But with the impending overturn of Roe v. Wade, it feels like we’re going backwards. I’ve seen a lot of rage and disappointment today. It’s important to counter that with a bit of good. Care to join me in my weekly lists?

I am not really sure where the day has gone. I felt behind most of the day, and had the feeling of playing catch up. It was important for me to reflect and create my weekly lists. A bit of gratitude, celebration and desires for the future. Care to join me? The comment section is always open to question, encourage or share your OWN list. Let’s go!

I have an extremely busy week this week. I could have easily avoided my weekly lists, however usually when things get crazy, it’s helpful to remember the good. Care to join me? Awesome! I’m happy to go first. The comment section below is always open to share. Off we go!

When I saw TWO 2 heavy dates in Februay, I thought the inquiries for wedding would just flow in. For the most part things were quiet. Until 2 weeks ago when one of my 2020 couples resurfaced. The 2020 bride was into numerology and wanted to see if I was available on 2/22/22. Sure am, I said!

My weekly lists used to be gratitudes, celebrations and desires. Then for some reason, I changed the celebrations to VICTORIES. For the life of me I didn’t remember why I did it, but today I bring it back. This of course brings lots of reflection, and then my Weekly Lists basically write themselves. Care to join me?

The Lunar New Year is seen as a time of reunion and rebirth. So, it’s another chance to bring luck, vitality and happiness into the coming year. And that of course, means a little reflection and my weekly lists. Want to join me? The comment section is always open to share. Let’s go!

Winter is hard for many people. At least for me, I lack inspiration. In yesterday’s book club meeting on Zoom, we were asked to change our displayed names and include our inspiration level from 1 to 10. I rated myself a 7. I am getting things done, but I am not hugely inspired.

It feels like everyone has covid right now. Okay, not everyone, but if I was a betting woman, I’d put money on the fact that everyone I know knows at least 1 person with covid right now. I personally know 3. That means that people are quarantining and/or in isolation. And isolation is so damaging as we as a society crave socialization.

I think many of us have been in this weird limbo for a while now. Staying to ourselves and not deepening relationships. I avoid stepping out of my little bubble and maybe I use the ‘covid excuse’ a little too much. So, 2022 will be the year of Deepening Connection. Perhaps meeting new people, and of course, reconnecting with folks I already know - EVERY DAY.

In today’s meditation I guided us into an open field and we took a walk to a small hill and sat underneath a colorful fall tree. We felt the sun on our skin and breathed in the crispy clean air. Bring on the reflection!

I’m tired. I had plans to attend an alumni event this evening and I thought about taking a quick nap and then powering through it. I was looking forward to attending, but my body and mind are screaming REST.

It’s been over a year since I’ve lead with my successes. I have been celebrating Gratituesday primarily so if I missed a Tuesday, I tended to just skip the week. So welcome back to Victory Thursday. I welcome you to join in the fun.

But I love that the only break I have in my week aligns with Gratituesday! Let’s take a moment to reflect and remember the good and plan for the future. Welcome to my weekly lists.

Every September my nose starts running, and my mouth gets itchy. I forget that I have fall allergies every year and think I am sick. Of course, in this time of COVID, I think that even though I’ve been careful, I finally caught the virus. It’s just seasonal allergies, folks. Once the first frost hits, it all goes away!

I love being on the water or by the water. There’s something about boating or being on the beach that is so calming. And then there is my plumbing issue that dampens the positivity!

I’ve been thrown a lot of curve balls lately. It would be easy for me to just power down. However I’ve decided that the best way through a problem is right through. Well, that and tons of direct communication, being open to creative solutions and releasing perfection.

I ask my counseling couples about their strongest beliefs about themselves and the world. Usually the personal thoughts are pretty positive. However, their beliefs about the world…those are rather grim. Therefore, it’s important to consider the good.