The Simple Things

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happiness, Life, simple, stress

We all know that life ebbs and flows. It has its ups and downs, stressful times and its easy-breezy times. When you find your life filling up with busy-work, stressful things, and you’re just feeling overwhelmed – how do you cope?

I often need a reality check. An intervention from a friend or two. Sometimes big, or sometimes just a simple “hello!!!! I haven’t talked to you in a week, what gives?” This is usually the jolt or the reminder I need about what is really important in life – the simple things.

When a big, stressful event finds itself in your path it can be all-consuming. It takes up all your time, your thoughts, sometimes steals your sleep. And if you have more than one of these events occurring at the same time? Forget about it! You’re apt to drive yourself nuts.

This is when it’s most important to remember the little things. The things you enjoy – a morning run, a chat with a friend, a kitten snuggled on your belly, holding the hand of a loved one, a moment to reflect quietly.

Even in the most stressful times,  joy in life is found in its simplicity. Don’t lose sight of your goals, and don’t overlook the simple pleasures right in front of you.

Live life happy.

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Falling Right Back In

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half marathon, running, training

In a good way!

I must honestly say, I am pleasantly surprised how very easy it was it slip back in to running once I had a set training plan. Workouts are scheduled, workouts are completed. Workouts are hard. Fantastic.

It’s crazy how liberating a schedule can be. A bit counter-intuitive, I know. Knowing what you have to run, knowing what the goal is, and what it looks like. So comforting.

I won’t lie, after several months wishy washy working out, it was HARD to get back in the groove. Physically, oh yes. But mentally, even worse. I forgot what it’s like to run for over an hour when you REALLY just feel like not. It’s good to be reminded that the work pays off – it’s good to relive those great finishes, those great runs. Tap in to your inner success. It’s there. Whether you’re just starting, or restarting – remember: Distance before speed.

Stay persistent! Dreams will become reality!

 

Keep running!

#firstworldproblems

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complaining, moving

I am moving. Again.

Seriously, moving is the dumps. No matter how hard you try, everything still feels disorganized, and your life feels like general melee.

Yes, I’m whining. There are way worse things. This is a privileged person’s problem – though, not that privileged, or we’d have movers.

The most exciting part of this move, for me, is an exciting little nook that is going to be created in the new place, just for me. For my piano and for my writing.

There’s about to be a whole lot of blooming in this garden, folks!

…

As soon as the drudgery of moving is over.

What is a Grudge?

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encouragement, friendship, good people, grudge, Life, positive, relationships, support

A few weeks ago I was having dinner with a friend, when she told me a story about a guy she used to date accusing her of holding a grudge. It got me thinking, when was the last time I heard that word (outside of that scary movie)?

And then I got to really thinking about grudges. What is a grudge, really? According to Merriam-Webster : “a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will.”  And, it so occurs to me that people grossly abuse the definition of this word.

For example, in my friend’s case, this guy had betrayed her trust, twice. She was done. Adios, see ya later. Months had passed and he attempted to reach out, saying he was sorry (apologizing months later? lame) and expressing a desire toward friendship. She basically told him she wasn’t interested in being his friend, and along came the accusation of holding a grudge.

Really?

Here’s the deal, folks, we’re grown ups. We have busy lives, work, family, homes, kids, goals etc. Dishes need to be done, walls need to be painted, project need to be completed. Who has time to cultivate a friendship with someone who has already proven (in this case twice) that they are kind of an untrustworthy jerk? It’s not a grudge, dude. There’s no deep-seated resentment, there’s no ill-will. There is nothing wrong with choosing not to be friends with someone that sucks.

Surround yourself with positive, encouraging, FUN, supportive people. Do right by you, first and always. There’s nothing wrong with that, and never let anyone convince you otherwise!