Monday Motivation – To Friend or Unfriend – A Social Media Woe

I have limited my time on social media because of all of the nonsense. If someone wants to unfriend me because of something I said, more power to them as they probably don’t speak to me on a regular basis anyway. What does it even mean to be ‘friends’ on Facebook. 99% of my FacebookContinue reading “Monday Motivation – To Friend or Unfriend – A Social Media Woe”

Stop the Madness!!

We are in such a sad state of affairs in this country. Arguing right and left all day long and people backing up their thoughts and opinions with articles they found from a Google search sometimes from websites no one‘s heard of or from sites we would consider reputable. No media source is reputable theseContinue reading “Stop the Madness!!”

Monday Motivation – Who are we, really?

We can remove monuments, statues, flags and any other remembrance of history but that will not remove a person’s way of thinking. Thought patterns have been in existence for years, decades and often an entire lifetime due in part to generational social learning. Change occurs by changing the way we think about ourselves and ourContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Who are we, really?”

Out of the Dark

You must have been in great pain and sadness to want to go away. And not be able to tell those you love who would have convinced you to stay. Life is never easy, Life is never fair. Live one day at a time, Because your future is there. The beauty is in not knowingContinue reading “Out of the Dark”

Monday Motivation – STAND in UNITY

I cry for George Floyd. I cry for his family. I cry for all who mourn his loss. I cry for all police officers; good and bad. I cry for peace. I cry for compassion. I cry for empathy. I cry for justice. I cry for those who understand. I cry for those who sayContinue reading “Monday Motivation – STAND in UNITY”

Monday Motivation Success – Time for a Cool Change

One does not have to own a sports team, be the CEO of a huge company, own a mansion or an expensive car, have a college degree, be married or have children to be considered successful. Success comes in all shapes and sizes. Success can be: Getting through an entire day without having a panicContinue reading “Monday Motivation Success – Time for a Cool Change”

Monday Motivation – Make Peace with the Past

Our relationship to the past is correlated to the paths we take in the present and affects decisions made for the future. “Make peace with the past”, “come to terms” and “resolve the past” are all good ideas and easier said than done. What do these even mean? We can’t alter the past. We can’tContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Make Peace with the Past”

Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair

Seniors 2020 ….. don’t let the challenges of the year keep you from accomplishing your dreams! I will honestly say that I did not attend my high school graduation. I did not go to my undergrad graduation either. My masters was important and I did attend that ceremony.  I am still setting and reachingContinue reading “Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair”

Monday Motivation – Quarantined = Start New Habits

Every day I go to work I pray I do not get this virus. I know the severity of it if I do. Symptoms can come on quite quickly. I do not leave the social work office unless consulted to see a patient, go to the restroom or to the cafe to get food andContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Quarantined = Start New Habits”