Tag Archives: Presence

The Healing Power of Presence and Listening

Posted on April 17, 2024 by admin

I usually prefer to be by myself when I feel upset. On the rare occasions in which I’d like some company, I prefer that company keep the focus on me and my pain, just as I strive to keep the … Continue reading →

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Social Confusion

Posted on March 20, 2024 by admin

I don’t understand most human socializing. I used to get it, or at least was closer to getting it than now, but those days are long gone. To put it simply, I don’t understand what most humans are seeking to … Continue reading →

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My Goals for 2024

Posted on December 13, 2023 by admin

As I did with this year’s goals, I’m keeping my 2024 goals simple. Although I’m in a much better position overall now than I was at this time last year, I want to direct my efforts into a few key … Continue reading →

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Stories and Interruptions

Posted on July 5, 2023 by admin

From what I’ve seen, it’s getting harder and harder to find good storytelling. This is not caused by a lack of good storytellers. There are plenty of excellent storytellers who can keep others engaged for hours with all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Never Enough Time

Posted on June 8, 2022 by admin

My life with my dog Sawyer went by way, way, way too fast. Even though I had him for 11 of his 12 years, it seemed like we’d just said our first hello before the time came for our final … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From Sawyer

Posted on April 27, 2022 by admin

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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Crossings

Posted on March 23, 2022 by admin

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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Reminiscings

Posted on March 16, 2022 by admin

Lots of vulnerability in this post. I’m sharing this because it’s highly relevant to me right now and it may very well be relevant to you, if not now then maybe sometime in the past or sometime in the future. … Continue reading →

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Letting Moments Breathe

Posted on February 16, 2022 by admin

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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Why My Approach Works for Me

Posted on May 12, 2021 by admin

Whenever I work on myself, I don’t reframe things in my mind in an attempt to heal from them. That doesn’t work for me. No matter how much I’ve told myself that the situation isn’t that bad, that I will … Continue reading →

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