Category Archives: Getting Along with Each Other

Thank you Sawyer

Thank you Sawyer. Thank you for being so cute, adorable, fluffy, playful, genuine, loving, and lovable. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for loving me even when I hated myself. Thank you for inspiring so much of my … Continue reading

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What I Learned From Sawyer

Sawyer was my best friend ever and the best dog I could have asked for. I learned a lot from him over the 11 years we spent together. It would take at least one book to include them all (a … Continue reading

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Six Months

It’s been a little over six months since my most recent birthday. Hard to believe that much time has passed already. Feels like yesterday that I was on a beautiful beach celebrating with some wonderful friends. We danced, had some … Continue reading

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Crossings

Went to the park today Looked out over the calm, crystal clear, beautiful water Walked by the man fishing And a few men sitting on the bench Another one casts his line and then steps back Family with kids running … Continue reading

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My Pursuit of Meaning

Meaning is a lot more powerful and more important than pleasure. All kinds of pleasure are really only temporary sensations. Even if some forms of pleasure last a long time, they all will run out eventually. Further, even when they’re … Continue reading

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Embracing the Uncertainty

Pushing people away leads to isolation. Sometimes this is part of routine self-care, as when taking steps back from socializing to recharge. Other times, it’s done unintentionally by consistently acting in ways that prompt others to disassociate. Whatever its cause, … Continue reading

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Watching Myself Change

Watching myself change brings up a lot of mixed emotions. Overall, it’s been a relief to feel increasingly deeper peace, let go of most of my anxiety, and learn more about who I am. Sometimes, though, it’s shocking to consider … Continue reading

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Letting Moments Breathe

It’s so important to give space for moments to breathe, whether those moments are serious or lighthearted. So many people will watch a video or a listen to a song and talk through the whole thing instead of paying attention … Continue reading

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Building up and Tearing Down

Anyone can criticize bad ideas and most people do so. Some people do this to the point that they’ll tear down anyone else’s ideas, even if they’re good. A lot of these people never put up anything themselves, though, since … Continue reading

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Such Sweet Sorrow

I’ve never enjoyed saying goodbye. At least not to people I’ve grown close to. I’m pretty good at coming up with the right words and speaking from my heart. That doesn’t mean I enjoy it, especially if it’s someone I … Continue reading

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