Share peace

Share peace, not discord, wherever you go.
I'm not saying this in a Christmas season since it's good practice always.

Please share in a comment how you share peace

That Simple: Say Thanks

Two words way underused are "Thank you."    They are a way to express appreciation and a way to build up someone for doing or being something good. 

When I say say 'thank you" to someone my endorphins rise as theirs does


Thank you  for reading my simple affirmations

gracias, danke dir, Je vous remercie, Спасибо, شكرا, آپ کا شکریہ

Toxic People

The day I learned how to be happy was when I stopped engaging with toxic people

A  local person does his/her best to cause consternation.   Those around this person often engage in the shenanigans.  I remind them to ignore this person and not engage conversation.  Those who have done this feel at ease.  

Yes it can be hard to implement but once done; freedom blossoms

Expanding Thinking

I work at a recovery center.  Not because i'm in recovery but because the overall company is good and it's programs are well run.   In my 23+ years of sobriety I have learned more than expected.

I am grateful for the new, fresh stories I hear.  I am honestly inspired here by the people.

Are there stories of situations that inspire you to Expand Thinking?

Lesson Learned

Two advanced degrees and I'm still not that bright; I tend to overthink and feel I am bigger/know more than I actually do.   Is it "addict thinking,"  white middle age privileged thinking or just plain arrogance. 

I learned that I am a cog in a big wheel and my ideas are though interesting, not applicable.   I'm back to the stage of learning and my  past though there is wisdom there is my past.   As of last Friday (Sept 27) I decided to be an architect


Ever feel like that? 

Not My Circus

I work with a guy who uses the phrase "Not my circus, not my monkeys" when something not his/our business comes up in discussions.

In other words, we don't build on gossip.  Sure juicy news can be enticing but it's often something I don't need to know or share

What phrases do you use to "Mind you own business?"

Fear

I received a 'preliminary diagnosis" a few weeks ago. it's for a progressive illness that manifests in ways I prefer to not get into.  I've face AIDS, addiction, a stroke, a dozen broken bones, death of my father, divorce and what not.  This maybe just another stumbling block on my journey to the world. Regardless fear sets in.  

Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will allow my fear to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone I will turn my inner eye to see its path. And where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." (From Frank Herbert's Dune)