Motivation
Spring Cleaning
This winter has been tricky. Spring weather may show for a day or two. Then winter storms return with a vengeance, leaving me tucked inside after my early morning walk and shoveling routine. By mid-February, I was feeling somewhat antsy. I had energy to burn and wanted to put it to good use. I started…
Read MoreThe Burning Bowl
Looking back . . . 2023 is here, and you close out yet another chapter. The past year, in many ways, was filled with love, friendship, adventure, challenges, lessons, and reflection. But there are other negative parts too. Here’s a simple process to help honor what has been, let go of what is no longer…
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The quickest way to get a child’s (pet’s) attention is to sit down and look comfortable. —Lane Ollingham Duff here. It goes like this: Mom and I go out for a Walk. Or take a Drive. Or Visit with a neighbor. After We return Home, Mom settles in. Gets comfy and Cozy. I move to…
Read MoreInstead Of Resolutions, Do This: Two Magic Words
Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling but start. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are, with what you have. Just . . . Start. —Ijeoma Umebinyuo Are you like me? It’s the New Year. Time for a…
Read MoreMaintaining Interest
Are we alike? Sometimes I feel energetic and enthusiastic when trying out a new behavior (substitute exercise or change in eating habits) but lose steam after a while. How about getting involved with a project but abandoning it before it’s finished? Though I understand the importance of what I am doing, laziness or lack of…
Read MoreDuff’s Thought for the Day—Yoda Had It Right
Do it or not. There is no try. —Yoda, Star Wars Series I have often thought Yoda had it right. I am comfortable with him for he is a small creature, just as I am. And we are both unafraid of venturing out into new territories. Well, maybe I am still learning from him, for…
Read MoreKeep Your Edge
The Super Bowl is rapidly approaching, with gala events and the hoopla involved. Big name entertainers will perform at half time and the commercials are usually mind bending. (My favorite is the Budweiser Clydesdales. Just sayin’). Two teams have competed throughout the season and are now coming down the home stretch. Players are hyped up…
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