Life! My daughter Francesca has had me thinking lately. Her and I talk about spirituality quite often, more so lately with the recent loss of a loved one. I practice Buddhism, but was raised in and embraced a strong Christian faith during my childhood and 20's. She is rather agnostic, bordering on atheist. However, we… Continue reading We Know We Have THIS Life
I am irked, perturbed, aggravated and twitchy. I have been listening to motivational podcasts and books on tape. You see, I am still searching for the elusive sukha. I am a seeker. Therefore I do my research. But at this particular moment I want to SCREAM! Surely I am not the only one with this… Continue reading Enough IS Enough
Known to us as "Franki" - who is becoming more and more like a twin as we age. She has been my biggest supporter and cheerleader in this endeavor. She also suffers from some of the worse anxiety of any one person I have known. But she is finding her way to happy! My Sukha… Continue reading Meet my Editor – my daughter Francesca
So this blog thingy has been a thought for going on 2 years. What took me so long? Perfection. As in the state of being perfect, or “ conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type.” These are not words I associate with happiness or with me. Conform? Absolute? Ideal? Um…. not… Continue reading Progress, Not Perfection
I get many of my light bulb moments in the shower. Perhaps the water vibrates the neurons into new connections or perhaps that I am actually truly alone with my thoughts and a loofah full of suds. Distractions are few when the shower curtain is drawn. Some people sing in the shower. I get inspired.… Continue reading Bendy Straws
Finding Happiness in an Ordinary Life 