“I can’t afford to.” “I don’t have time.” “I am too busy.” “It’s not my thing.” If you have said any of these before (and I have too), get a clue! (more…)
41 in 16*: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 6: Freedom
I had originally intended to write about a different lesson at this point in the journey. Even though I had written quite a lot, it wasn’t coming together and feeling ready to share. I sat with that for a few days, and during a time of contemplation and reflection, the word freedom loomed large in my awareness (!), and I knew I needed to write about this first. That was a key right there, having the freedom to change and adapt. (more…)
38 into 16*: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 5: Flexibility
Looking back over these past months, a fundamental skill I have honed over this time has been my ability to be flexible, not simply in the physical plane about housing accommodations, but perhaps more importantly flexible on the mental plane. Having flexible thinking kept me adaptable, willing and nimble. It is truly the core of being inspired. (more…)
37 into 15: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 4: Choice
Believing we don’t have a choice is a lie!
Let me say that another way – YOU HAVE CHOICE IN EVERY MOMENT!
37 into 15: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 3: Gratitude
I remember one evening several months ago, about 9pm, packing up my car from one house-sit that had ended, with no idea where I would be staying that night. I must admit my limited thinking began to show up. I was beginning to wonder if my luck was running out (which is so ridiculous to think for two reasons: (1) luck has no limit, and (2) my luck is within my dominion always). after the break
37 into 15: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 2: Humility
Humility means different things to different people.
For some, it means weakness or being less than. For others it has connotations of shame or chagrin. For still others it means emptying out and being unattached.
My own interpretation of humility is closer to the latter – I describe it as releasing of the ego in favor of a deeper part of myself (more on this in a moment) and at the same time, a reduction of apparent status. Simple? Yes. Easy? That depends on your experience! (more…)
37 into 15: Adventures in House-Sitting. Lesson 1: Initiation.
Saying there was a little trepidation as I took what was one HUGE leap of faith is about as accurate as calling the weather in Los Angeles slightly sunny! To give up where I was living and choose to house-sit and couch surf, what was I thinking? Looking back, I recognize that I had absolutely no idea what I was jumping into, and what I would learn along this path. Not even close!
Climate change – a deeper cut!
In support of BLOG ACTION DAY 09, I offer an alternate perspective on this year’s theme of CLIMATE CHANGE.
My offering probably differs from most out there about saving the environment, global warming, the death knell of a dying planet, the need to go green, stop driving or eating meat, and the call to become stand up citizens by tele-commuting and being vegan. Some of these I do agree with, however this post isn’t about that! (more…)
Insanity
Insanity is a strong word, isn’t it? Do you know someone you believe is insane? How do you feel about them? Does insanity mean something bad to you, something negative or something that is unsanitary or unpleasant?
For the focus of this blog post, let’s take insanity out of the clinical and psychiatric and place it into the context of everyday life.
And let’s use a definition and meaning that has more relevance, impact and truth for everyday life. (more…)
3 massive mistakes that create a crappy relationship, where the sex sucks, and relaxing as you is impossible.
Did that title grab your attention? Glad to hear it! It is my hope that you may pick up some useful tips that will make your relationships a whole lot more passionate, entertaining, rewarding, and rich. (more…)
