Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Endless talent exists in the world. Chances are there is a talented local artist right in your community. In a world of online ordering and national retailers carrying generic mass-produced art, excellent local artists struggle to make sales. Search engines prioritize the biggest names while newcomers struggle to be discovered. Similarly, record labels, publishing houses, …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s been a little over a week since I began focusing on adrenal health to battle my weight issues. In that time, I held the motto: Keep calm and eat meat. Eating to Stay Calm Now, I’ll admit I ate foods besides meat, however, only minimally. For the most part, my mishaps, as I will …
Approx. Reading Time: 5 minutes My adrenal glands don’t work right. When it comes to stress, I must care for myself. Otherwise, my well-being rapidly declines. Wish I realized this sooner. Disclaimer: The following is intended as a discussion and exploration of my health and my experience with a carnivorous way of eating and is not meant to be taken …
Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Today, I stumbled upon this video tweet from Stephen C. Storey, discussing how we diminish ourselves by using the word “just.” Go ahead, give him a minute (53 seconds) of your time. Stephen acknowledges how the adverb, just, and other words like it minimize everything from accomplishments to skills to relationships to goals. Often without …
Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes Merriam-Webster defines kindness as the “quality or state of being kind.” In essence, we think of kindness as doing the “right” thing, making others happy, and being “nice.” But, does this understanding apply? Niceness Versus Kindness So much confusion lies between these two words. However, being “kind” can result in hurt feelings, disappointment, and, often, …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes As I come back from a few weeks hiatus, I’m sharing my thoughts on a painting I completed yesterday. From nothing, figuratively as I used materials, I created something. In short, honestly, this experience became a metaphor for the tasks we complete throughout life. A Painting On Sunday afternoon, my husband requested that I create …