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Creativity · Daily Observations · Mental Health · Self

Barking Dog, Hidden Mindfulness

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 kara jLeave a comment

I have a story that brought such a smile to my face on Saturday. I was driving my car, racing to get somewhere as usual when I came upon my second red light. Frustrated. I inhaled and exhaled to keep myself calm. I looked around taking in the scenery. There was a historic church there… Continue reading Barking Dog, Hidden Mindfulness

Mental Health · Self · Tennis

The Eye in the Storm of Struggle

May 25, 2012 kara jLeave a comment

I want to get better. I want not to struggle through each day. It is so taxing and tiring. Everyday I just want to get back to my couch, romanticizing the time at night with all the lights out and just the TV and me.  I do love certain things in my life, like tennis,… Continue reading The Eye in the Storm of Struggle

Mental Health · Self

Being… A Follow-Up with Reinforcements

April 4, 2012April 5, 2012 kara j2 Comments

I got some reinforcement, just now, from the most important book I own. Marsha Linehan states, and backs me up, regarding wants-to-shoulds and balance: ‘Look at what you do because you enjoy doing and “want” to do it; and how much you do because it has to be done and you “should” do it. Try… Continue reading Being… A Follow-Up with Reinforcements

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