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A good day for a good day.

(Please note: this post is a bit controversial, which isn’t my style. However, it’s also my story and a significant milestone in my life. I created this blog to share parts of my journey to a simple life. It would have been inauthentic to not share this. If I offend anyone, I am deeply sorry.)Continue reading “A good day for a good day.”

The good life.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “the good life.” In general, we spend very little of our lives actually content. If you think about it, we start out pretty content – only crying or complaining for three simple things: we are hungry, we are tired or we are uncomfortable. Childhood, when it’s done right,Continue reading “The good life.”

Hello, friend.

Time is not my enemy anymore. It took me three solid months to admit it, but time is finally a friend. Not a good friend, mind you. One of those “acquaintance friends” but we are in the early stages right now. I’m hoping we become besties. As I reflect back on my professional life, it’sContinue reading “Hello, friend.”

Getting prepared?

I have this theory that post-retirement life is going to be one big vacation. Evidently, I’m not alone as a quick internet search proves that is the prevailing theory. Then, there is reality. Again, evidently, there are many “phases” to retirement and some aren’t the glorious “vacation” phase I’m looking forward to. Huh? Yep, asContinue reading “Getting prepared?”

In one moment…

Yesterday, it was beautiful here. A rare 75-degree March day which included abundant sunshine, until the thunderstorms went through later in the day. Fully taking advantage of the day and our newfound freedom from renovations, we went for an 11-mile bike ride near our house. The route is a small gradual uphill followed by aContinue reading “In one moment…”

Our “what’s next?”

There is a rhythm and Zen to life. Move against it and life can get very hard. Move with it and you can ride those waves to shore. The problem? Well, the rhythm and Zen aren’t always moving in the direction you want or need to go. Sometimes, you’re at fault. Sometimes, it’s simply fate.Continue reading “Our “what’s next?””

Why I run (again).

Let’s be clear: I’m no one’s definition of a runner. I was that girl once and I am proud to say that I have a marathon under my belt. I will also mention that the marathon was nearly 15 years ago. Still, this winter I did start my version of running again – albeit basicallyContinue reading “Why I run (again).”

When morning breaks…

One of my favorite songs is Cat Stevens’ “Morning has broken.” There is something so peaceful and hopeful about that song. The idea that morning breaks as a new day, unfettered by the day before and that the grass is new and the birds have the resilience to sing again reminds me that every dayContinue reading “When morning breaks…”

Building a life…

The whole point of this blog is about my journey to simple peace. Nearly a decade ago, in a yoga Nidra class, I had to come up with my intention. Not even truly thinking about it, simple peace came to mind. When it did, I realized that I had been coming to this concept forContinue reading “Building a life…”

Falling forward.

I’m feeling a bit reflective today and the cause is obvious: I got one of those little Facebook reminders on my phone of a picture I had posted exactly five years ago. When I looked at it, I saw what the house used to look like pre-renovations. More than anything, it reminded me of howContinue reading “Falling forward.”