Pinned140 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 20When I hit 40 a few years ago — a light bulb went off. Self-acceptance “dropped on me like a ton of bricks,” as I heard Jada Pinkett Smith…Nov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
Hurry Up and Relish the WaitWe’ve all been there. The spot that Dr. Seuss dubs ‘The Waiting Room’ in the classic tale of “Oh, the Places You Will Go” (P.S., which is…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
(Un)InvitedSometimes, we invite change; other times, it invites us. After all, it is one of life’s few constants. But, either way, change is…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
B+ or -, But Stay Hopeful.Let’s face it. It’s not always easy to keep a positive attitude when the stuff is hitting the proverbial fan, as it has the over the last…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
As Goes the Mind, so Goes the BodyThe end of the year is always stressful due to the pressures of the holidays, the shopping, the socializing, the loved ones, etc. Coupled…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
Rx: Not What the Doctor OrderedI don’t know much about the medical field, but I am familiar with the symbol ‘Rx’ for prescriptions. Rx also stands for “Reaction.” Now…Nov 21, 20211Nov 21, 20211
Let(ting) Go — Not So froufrouMany of us remember the 2004 classic, “The Garden State.” I actually forget the story line, but acutely recall one song from the movie’s…Oct 13, 20211Oct 13, 20211
Life: the Ultimate High-Wire ActSince my 20s, I heard repeatedly that balance is pivotal to living a peaceful existence. But, I didn’t quite understand what living a…Sep 15, 2021Sep 15, 2021
The Favorite Party Guest: FearFear is a son of gun! Whether consciously or subconsciously; a majority of decisions we make on a daily basis are rooted in this invisible…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021
Good Night, Body — Thank You!Everybody talks about how enlightening your 40s are — and they are! PSA: it’s also when your body informs you can’t necessarily do all the…Jul 20, 2021Jul 20, 2021