photo by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay “This above all: to thine own self be true.”—William Shakespeare*** If today was the last day you could write, what would you write? I’ve thought a lot about this prompt—contemplating what final words could possibly be heard in the darkness of today’s this or that, tit for tat. But again and … Continue reading Love at Full Sight
Wellness
I believe in holistic health and in a better world through a better self.
9 Dimensions of Wellness
photo by Aida L, Unsplash Like how a strong abdominal core keeps us physically planted, at the root of momentous living lies core values that center us when all else feels amuck. Otherwise, at least for me, I flounder—discombobulated, disoriented, distracted, disconnected. When I lose track of what I believe and what I stand for, … Continue reading 9 Dimensions of Wellness
A Milestone Year
Momentous Living is about beingDaring enough to travel inside and out.Daring enough to be daring.Daring enough to be. —Momentous Living: Better self. Better world. by Debby Kerr-Henry, page 6 *** Milestones—those rocks that mark the distance in miles along a road to a particular destination—provide perspective on how far we’ve traveled. And like with milestones, new years … Continue reading A Milestone Year
December’s “Embodied Gratitude”
When my good friend Elly gifted me with a Simply Grateful journal, I was thrilled, as I kept hearing about Gratitude’s cleansing powers. You know. Begin and end your day with thankfulness and your perspective will be more positive. I needed more positivity in my life as opposed to grumbling about struggles and frustrations. Instead of, … Continue reading December’s “Embodied Gratitude”
Holy Shit
photo by Chris Liu “Where are you, Adam?” According to Dr. Dan Allender, this is the most central question of the Bible. (To Be Told, p. 193) When I read this. I stopped. Dumbfounded. I had never considered this question before. Ever. Instead, I had held tight to my naïve, angry, simple-minded version of the Adam … Continue reading Holy Shit
Fitness and Forgiveness
Have you ever tried to manage life better by implementing a plan? You know, "proper planning prevents poor performance?" That kind of plan? But then you don't follow your so-called proper plan? And then, instead of adding peace, The Plan feeds frustration with self-defeating thoughts. What's wrong with you? Why can't you follow along? I … Continue reading Fitness and Forgiveness
Peace to All and Hello Fall
photo by Dallas Reedy. I hope you had a peaceful✌🏾and fallish 🍁week as we remembered International Day of Peace on Thursday and welcomed fall yesterday. International Day of Peace According to the United Nations, International Day of Peace "is a call to action that recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to foster peace." Peace begins … Continue reading Peace to All and Hello Fall
Self-worth Rises Above Bondage
Just a brief post to let you know that on this September 17th day in 1849, Araminta “Minty” Ross, better known as Harriett Tubman, first escaped from slavery with two of her brothers. She returned however because her brothers had second thoughts and insisted on going back. It would take several more weeks before Harriett would … Continue reading Self-worth Rises Above Bondage
Self-worth vs. Self-esteem
Self-worth is the belief that we are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued, regardless of performance.Self-esteem is the belief that you can do things well. It's all about performance.(Halo Project International) *** My narrow understanding of the word "witness" expanded this week into self-worth, as in our lives need to be witnessed by another. … Continue reading Self-worth vs. Self-esteem
Recovering from Impact
photo by Vincent Van Zalinge I hit a deer once. A momma deer. She was running beside the road, a beautiful graceful being, and just as I whispered “no, no, no” hoping to hold her place alongside, she impulsively zigzagged into the front bumper of my rental car, slid across the hood, and frantically wobble-walked … Continue reading Recovering from Impact