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Author Archives: Linda
On Boundaries
I cannot remember where I got this – perhaps from Molly at some point. It seems I have failed to pay adequate attention to what it says: A boundary is a personal limit that allows me to love you without … Continue reading
How to have a yard sale
One day I scoured the Internet for information about how to have a garage/yard sale. And I took information from several different places and compiled the following. (My apologies to anyone I might have “stolen” from without giving credit. I … Continue reading
“Goals Group” 2010
This year for Goals Group I brought in a framed quote that I had hung on the wall above my desk at home. I decided this was a very important thing for me to remember: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” … Continue reading
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Our Deepest Fear
I found this quote on a piece of paper in my files one day, but I am not sure where I got it. I believe it was probably given to me by Molly at one of our Groups. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, quotes, spirit
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A.R.T.S. Anonymous
A.R.T.S. TRAITS We grew up in an atmosphere of invalidation which resulted in ambivalence about our artistic expression. In any given twenty-four hour period we find ways, consciously or unconsciously, to avoid doing that which gives us the most joy … Continue reading
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Tagged art, creativity, goals, money, personal growth, TIME
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2010 Summary
2010 Year in Review I have always had a tough time thinking of January as a Beginning, or as a time to start fresh, make changes. January is smack in the middle of winter. I do not typically do real … Continue reading
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31 point plan
In 2009, Molly brought to my attention this “31 Point Plan”: Try as I might, I could never really grasp how to use this; I understood that it was a tool to make life better, by ensuring we do those … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth
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“ADHD Success Strategies”
Here is a paper that Molly shared with us in Group at some point. I believe she attended a workshop or seminar given by this particular doctor, although I can’t quite remember. I find these “strategies” worth thinking about. And … Continue reading
“Mate”
MATE I want to look into your eyes and see your Soul. And for you to read between the lines and find my soul there, waiting for you. You must be tall, but not too much; I want to lean … Continue reading
“Lethargy”
LETHARGY What to do when the Lethargy slithers in… My body’s stuck in mud and gloom (Or have I perhaps just left my body?) But where is my head? It’s foggy here. Depression lurks nearby. And I cannot move … Continue reading
“Goals Group” 2009
This year at Molly’s “Goals Group,” we made “dream boards.” I really enjoyed this process. I felt so “freed” and enthusiastic about envisioning my dreams for the future. I brought and used as my “witness” this year, this brass figurine … Continue reading
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2009 Summary
I am going to post my whole Summary for this year. It was quite a year; I lost my mother, I quit smoking, I started drawing. A very bittersweet year… 2009 in Review This time last year, I was in … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD/HD, creativity, goals, grief, loss, magic, personal growth, serendipity, smoking
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Christmas 2009
And here is a letter I wrote to distant family members; I have always admired those who managed to write annual Christmas letters, so I thought I would give it a try. But, I think perhaps it’s just not “my … Continue reading
FENG SHUI
In my efforts to try to “fix” my environment, I am reading about ‘Feng Shui’ and have decided where to make some changes: Here are some books, purchased in March 2008, for this process: Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui … Continue reading
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The Unreality of Time
Here is something I found, written by John Ellis McTaggart, in 1908. This is quite a challenge to wrap your brain around! There are also a number of typos, especially towards the end, which make it even more of a … Continue reading
“Time Warps”
10/7/2009 I have lately decided that, instead of focusing on what I do wrong or what my failings and shortcomings are, I will focus on the things I do right; I check in with myself periodically and give myself validation … Continue reading
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“Bob”
He sees things in black and white I’m all the colors in between. He lives among the trees and hills; I live in a castle built of stone. He sees a thing for what it is. I see it for … Continue reading
9/24/2009
When I get up in the morning, I often have odd things just pop into my head out of nowhere. Sometimes it will be songs or parts of songs that I haven’t heard for decades. Other times it will be … Continue reading
9/22/2009
I just re-read the things I wrote last week about ADD and giftedness, etc. I love to research, learn, and explore new ideas. And I am recalling the sense of “bliss” and serenity that I experienced for the better part … Continue reading
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“ADD” vs. “Gifted”
9/16/09 I have recently felt compelled to do some research on an issue that has me feeling some consternation and confusion. There has apparently been a debate going on regarding how one can differentiate between children who are “gifted” and … Continue reading
9/16/2009
And where do I begin? OK – here is a thing I do not like: I try to get on top of a schedule, to plan my days and schedule my time, in an effort to accomplish as much as I … Continue reading
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STATE OF OVERWHELM
Sometimes it’s hard just to remember to breathe… Daily/normal – continuous – parenting, groceries, garbage duty, meal prep, packing lunches, dishes, driving, school, homework, play-dates sports and activity scheduling, volunteering, constant house upkeep, enlisting Dalton’s help to do things, or not … Continue reading
“Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”
Here is a song that dropped into my head one day. The Universe threw me a bone – it jumped out and I had to hurry to the paper to catch it. The “story” that came to mind with … Continue reading
3/16/2009 Note
3/16/09 – a note I sent to a friend/fellow Group member; at this time, we were beginning to work on the “Integrity Tone Scale.” Working with this program can bring up some difficult thoughts and feelings. “You have my … Continue reading
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