“No”-vember

I saw a term recently that resonated.  “No”-vember.  It encouraged “saying no” to the things that drain us. And a deliberate “yes” to the very best things—the things that fill us up and bring us joy. I had come to the realization that I am feeling overwhelmed partly because I took on too much as a … Continue reading “No”-vember

The Ups & Downs of Emotional Recovery Continue

This week continued my emotional healing process. With no forward motion yet on the house recovery, the emotional healing is definitely feeling up and down. There’s been multiple times where my inner voice says, “Why bother?”  Why bother getting out of bed?  Why bother trying to plan something that won’t work out? Why bother trying … Continue reading The Ups & Downs of Emotional Recovery Continue

Heart’s Desires

In the transition into retirement, it is often said to spend time and better understand yourself to help define what your best retirement will look like. When I first retired, I spent time getting a deeper understanding of myself, and have often encouraged others to do that as well. Yet I have found myself questioning, … Continue reading Heart’s Desires