Throughout the 30 Day Happiness Challenge, I managed to meditate at least a little bit every day. Some days it felt like I was just checking off a box. Other days, it really helped me stay focused or make it through the day with an even keel. During … [Read more]
Happiness Challenge Wrap Up: Part 1, Introduction
I finished the 30 Day Happiness Challenge almost a week ago. Since then, I've been casually doing the daily tasks and thinking about how nice it is to not have to make sure I get them all done in time to write about them. That part is a small relief, … [Read more]
On Recognizing Seasons (No, Not that Kind)
I've been trying to decide between some different options for a new 30 Day Challenge, and I was hoping to have something decided and announced this week. But I have had to balance the reality that twins are coming, and not all of my ideas would … [Read more]
When Care Providers Don’t Seem to Care: Patient vs. Customer
For the last few weeks we've been dealing with a number of headaches with Melanie's pregnancy, mostly concerning doctors. This has culminated in the last week or so with getting all the paperwork and forms straightened out so she can transfer her … [Read more]
Thoughts from Theo: Efficiency Isn’t Always King
At the playground the other day, Theo gave one of his trucks a ride down the slide. He found that pretty entertaining and decided to do it again with another truck. That one was across the playground in his stroller, with the rest of his trucks, so … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 30
So, that's what thirty days looks like. Huh. Meditation I got about ten minutes in this morning. Although, to be honest, it should probably only count for like five because I kept breaking my concentration to see if Theo was awake. You don't want … [Read more]
Smudges, Scratches, and Stains: What’s Obscuring Your View?
I replaced the screen protector on my phone the other day. I did it mostly on a whim, but I was shocked by what a difference it made. I knew the old one was dirty, a bit oily, a bit worn with a few scratches. But I didn't realize how bad it was. I … [Read more]
Thoughts From Theo: Choose Your Audience Well
I sometimes play guitar for Theo. Sometimes I play guitar with Theo. Sometimes we sing silly songs with made up words and goofy rhymes. It doesn't matter so much if we are singing about trucks or trash or boogers or puppies. He is often happy to … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 29
Meditation Got in ten minutes at work this morning. I noticed that about seven minutes in (this is mostly a guess) that I felt my mind shift a little. It seemed to become more focused on being quiet. I've had this happen before, and I think it is … [Read more]
30 Day Happiness Challenge: Day 28
Actually got up on time. By the time I made it to work, though, I was wondering if my idea of when I need to wake up is still accurate. Meditation Despite traffic working against me this morning, I managed to set aside a few minutes for meditation … [Read more]
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