Joy in imperfect

Seeking the perfect (place your word here) may just be the worst idea yet since in this relentless pursuit, it is likely not achievable since the perfect will change as soon as you attain what you believed it was. When we solely focus on the supposed ideal, what are...

Clunks, squeaks, and hums

How quickly an errant noise will gain our attention as we hear a car’s distracting sound or the washing machine’s delinquent vibration. The annoyance, frustration, and discontent are aroused within us instantly and all too often remain. If it is a concern...

Grateful to who

Research has shown that individuals who practice daily gratitude experience more positive emotions, magnified positive experiences, improved health, more ease in addressing challenges and building strong, healthy relationships.  One can be grateful for any...

Delayed gratification

Can you recall the days of sending letters to someone you cared for?  Or even taking photographs? And then we wait for a letter to come back and the photos to be developed.  And sometimes we do not receive a letter back, or the photo reveals our inept...

Entitlement

Life is not easy. It never was and never will be. If we expect that, we may find that life is filled with ongoing disappointments. If we appreciate that life is effort and we do not place a focus on our own expectations of entitlement, we may find treasure in the...