I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers,Spring I have the best people supporting me, including all my readers. I am always in deep gratitude for people's help, hope, and strength. I often think God shows himself (or herself) through people.If I quiet my mind long enough to listen to other people's stories, I am reminded of our shared experiences. I am reminded of our need for love, belonging, power, … Continue reading Strength on Day 231
Dear Readers,This post is a little harder to write, and it might be harder for my family and friends to read.It deals with a part of me that I do not open up about, except to my husband.Last Wednesday, I read most of the day. I curled up with my book and read all day. … Continue reading Anger at Self
Dear Readers,Today I felt like sharing my thoughts by writing a poem.A New Place I am stepping into a new place,A place of love,A place of gratitude,A place of light.I am stepping into a new life,One of acceptance,One of calm,One of joy.I am learning how to feel again,After running so hard,After running away,After running myself down.I am stepping into … Continue reading A New Place
Dear Readers,What do I value, what do I love?familyfriendswalking in natureyogafreedomcreatinghelping othersNow, if you were to look at what I am DOING it would be, readingwatching TVplaying games on phonemeeting friends going to meetingsbloggingsleepingpracticing yogawalking with hubbyHmm. Looks to me that some of what I value is what I am doing, others not so much. Now changing habits are … Continue reading With Love On Day 221
Dear Readers,This weekend some of my family and I celebrated my mother's 90th birthday.It meant a bit of organizing and traveling, but not too much.My mother is independent, living by herself in her own house.She is a musician and still plays her violin for music clubs.Quite amazing!My sister and I, and our husbands, came to our mother's the … Continue reading 7 Months and a Birthday Party
Dear Readers,I feel as if I am starting life all over again.And in a way I am, not only a new life not drinking, but a new life in retirement.There is so much I have to learn.Drinking stunted my ability to cope with all the ups and downs of life.I only relied on that one way to deal with … Continue reading Trying to Figure Things Out
Dear Readers,I am so happy I quit drinking.I have no idea how I would have coped with my operation, my depression, and my retirement if I hadn't quit.It would not have been pretty, that's for sure, and I like pretty!I choose not to drink today, because it would not make my life any better.Instead of laughing, I'd … Continue reading Happy Not Drinking on Day 203
Dear Readers,Waiting for DessertEach time I go out, I am finding it more rewarding to stay sober. There is something very special about laughing and loving without being under the influence of any drug. There is a peace that comes from not worrying about what I may do.I feel closer to who I was meant to be, the … Continue reading Just Desserts on Day 198
Dear Readers,Today I found joy.I found joy in a visit with a neighbor over coffee.I found joy at yoga, connecting with a wonderful warm teacher, and some yoga buddies.I found joy writing this blog.I am noticing that when my mind is open to life, I am finding "experiences of hope, gratitude, joy, patience, forgiveness, connection, and … Continue reading Keeping Open on Day 195
Dear Readers,Happy Saturday!I went to 6 yoga classes in 6 days, and I think my body says, "HELP"!It was fun, though!Our weather here has been so wonderful, everyone is in a sunny mood! Here's a picture I took with my car roof open! We went from deep winter to spring, overnight.This warm weather brings another set … Continue reading Saturday Morning Thoughts
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