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.