RULES Thank the blogger who nominated you. Answer the 11 questions the blogger asked you. Nominate 11 bloggers. Ask your nominees 11 questions. Notify your 11 nominees. Thank You Deepika Thank you Deepika, author of the blog Good Vibes, for your Liebster Award nomination! We’re both on the same path of wanting to live a…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #29 – Don’t Compromise Your Morals And Values And Don’t Expect Them To Either
This Might Be Tough…. If you or your partner are rather rigid in your morals and values and they differ from the other, causing conflict within the relationship. I’m thinking religion, money issues, raising children or politics here. These issues can be deal breakers. It might also be tough when your spouse has morals and…
Storms and Sunshine
There are those events in life that bring pain and storms – storms of emotions that are challenging to navigate through, even with the help of a compass. As we move through the storm, we may not see the clearing ahead. We forget the calm after the storm because we’re doing everything we can in…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #28 – Trust Your Instincts, But Don’t Be Paranoid
Took me a long time… …to trust my instincts because I didn’t trust that I could properly interpret what my instincts were telling me; my own issues were in the way. My lenses were worst case scenario at all times – he’s cheating. He’s hiding something. He can’t be trusted. I grew up believing men…
Ripple Rock Trail – Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The Story of Ripple Rock Ripple Rock, or “Old Rip” as it was called – was one of the most “notorious marine hazards in North America”. The twin-peaked rock in Seymour Narrows took many ships and lives. In 1958, the largest man-made, non-nuclear explosion in history removed the rock, allowing for safe passage. The Trail…
55 Rules For Love – Rule #27 – Lines, Flaws and Imperfections are Beautiful
This! I’m not even sure how to start my thoughts on this rule! There are so many cliche, formulated perspectives on this heavyweight topic – Love yourself as you are, accept your body as it is… Washboard? My take on this rule isn’t an easy one, as I want my body to be in better…
Just For Today – I Will Do My Work Honestly
Desiderata – Max Ehrmann “Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.” I am thinking, in a simple way – how today money and the making of money is the motivation for a career. Even this…
Just For Today – I Will Not Be Angry
Life is Better When You’re Laughing Today, I hope you find lots of ways to laugh! Photo Credit – Googly Woogly Doha, Qatar – Stables at Souq Waqif – Fun With Arabian Horses!
55 Rules For Love – Rule #26 – Don’t Condemn Each Other’s Family and Friends
Need Some Yoda Wisdom This rule requires some serious Jedi wisdom, as navigating each other’s family and friends can, at times, be challenging. Photo credit – Pinterest Everyone Has An Opinion Yes, we do. But are my opinions of my husband’s family and friends based on loving acceptance or from the lenses of my own…
Just For Today – I Will Not Worry
Things You Can Control I like this list of things I can control in my life. It is simple and very doable. Easy? Not always. Especially when I’m craving chocolate, and Double Stuf Fudgeeo cookies are staring at me! Honoring Your Personal Values When I feel in control of my beliefs, attitude, the books I…
