Amazing how stress interferes with potential. My ability to finish things is under personal scrutiny today. After proofreading some of what I’ve written, it’s clear that my ability to write for others is laughable. I can only try pleasing myself; very useful for drafts and practical purposes. Where can I possibly find a smile today? ...
Learning from experience, I consider myself to be a self-made therapist. The focus here to be the best adviser to self as possible. (cont...)
Started a fundraiser effort with the help of Facebook. Thank you Mark Zuckerberg! Daughter paid her rent. Now it’s back to square one. Mechanical failure in the rain, my son-in-law had an accident yesterday 2019-6-23. Single vehicle crash. Sadly in need of assistance again. Sad to be helpless. Even more sad is expecting people to ...
EI (Emotional Intelligence) involves unselfishness acknowledgement in others. Emotion is an instinct, a reaction, “or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge” (Dictionary). Often associated with “mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation” (Wikipedia). It takes an effort to train ourselves to see emotions other people have. Even more effort to control our own. Anger ...
Have mercy! Empathy, I believe, is influenced by acknowledging our own imperfections. A self examination in knowing I’m flawed lets me love myself. Creativity puts this into perspective. For instance, knowing what I appreciate, what I enjoy doing, gives prospects for improvement. Love allows me to expect the best. The best outcome during unpredictable times, ...
Ever wonder why some folks are miserable? I highly recommend we all stop wondering about trivial nonsense. What truly matters is the reaction to negativity. It makes sense to my ego to take the criticism personally. Yet, the critique seldom fits. I’ve been making excuses for a mean-spirited loved one. Yes, I understand people must ...
Yesterday was the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday. Didn’t even realize what day it was until the coffee kicked in. The plan was to go to the in-laws. I stayed home instead. Had the whole house to myself for a change. Jamming to the tune of J. J. Cale on Pandora, the house was rocking. So, I ...
