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Tag Archives: pain
Three Years Without Sawyer
Last Saturday, April 19th, was the third anniversary of my dog Sawyer’s death. Hard to believe it’s been over three years since I last got to visit, hold, hug, kiss, snuggle, cuddle, walk, play, nap, and care for him. Here’s … Continue reading
Good Riddance, March 2025
March 2025 was both my worst month of this year and the worst month I’ve had in a long time. Here’s what made it awful and why I’m so glad it’s over. My health got quite bad for most of … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Inspirational People
Tagged 2025, anger, animals, board games, death, depression, despair, dog, emotional pain, emotions, family, Fear, fighting, finances, financial issues, fun, Good Riddance March 2025, health, health issues, hope, hopelessness, juggling, March, March 2025, pain, play, sadness, Sawyer, stress, zoo
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Things I Wish I Could Change About My Past
Lately, I’ve been feeling quite depressed over my current life situation, especially after getting some bad news today. There has been a lot of regret over many things I wish I’d done differently in life. Sometimes it boggles my mind … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Getting Along with Each Other, Great Books, Inspirational People
Tagged communication, David Hawkins, dog, emotional intelligence, emotions, family, finances, friends, Letting Go, money, pain, regret, relationships, Sawyer, school, self-care, stress, Things I Wish I Could Change About My Past, time
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My Least Favorite Conversation Habits
The more I learn about effective communication, the more it hurts to be around ineffective communication (as painful as hearing it can be, the pain is even worse when I’m on the receiving end of it). While I’ve written countless … Continue reading
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Tagged authenticity, conversation, dog, effective communication, hostility, inauthenticity, ineffective communication, interruptions, judgment, monologuing, My Least Favorite Conversation Habits, one-upping, pain, rushing, Sawyer, stress
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Don’t Tell Me Your Troubles When I’m Already in Pain
Don’t tell me your troubles when I’m already in pain Don’t bring me more dark clouds when I’m drowning in rain That’s no time to vent or gossip about all Of the humans you know who fill you with gall … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, death, dog, Don’t Tell Me Your Troubles When I’m Already in Pain, emotions, feelings, gossip, hurt, pain, rest, Sawyer, space, venting
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Step by Step
In response to all the painful changes I’ve been through over the last five years, I’ve developed a number of routines that have helped me survive and feel good enough to keep going. As I continue healing, I’m gradually backing … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement
Tagged change, dog, freedom, grandparents, habits, healing, pain, recovery, routines, Sawyer, Step by Step
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2024 Year End Review
As today is the last Wednesday of 2024, it’s time for a review of the year. I always enjoy looking back on the highs, lows, and everything in between before one year ends and the next begins. It’s a great … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, 2024 Year End Review, dog, goodbye, healing, pain, performing, Sawyer
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Reviewing My 2024 Goals
Last week, I shared my goals for next year. Now it’s time to look back on my goals from this year. This is always a great opportunity to see where I succeeded and where some improvement would be nice, and … Continue reading
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Tagged dog, finances, goals, healing, pain, Presence, Reviewing My 2024 Goals, Sawyer
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My Goals for 2025
It’s time to lay out my goals for next year. Just like I’ve done for the last few years, I’m keeping things simple again. That was essential this year, given how crazy 2024 turned out to be. I hope that … Continue reading
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