I’ve always had a problem with this phrase because the word “mistake” has a negative connotation. Webster’s dictionary defines mistake … More
Category: acceptance
On the compulsive belief that you’ve done something wrong.
I often come away from a social interaction and think “I feel like they are mad/irritated/annoyed by me” and then … More
On Alcohol’s part in my play.
I feel like alcohol stunted my growth as a person. I could have been growing-finding other hobbies to pursue-using that … More
On activities that remain novel.
No matter how often I do them, there are some activities in my life, which have never lost their appeal … More
On people thinking about you.
People often will tell you that others are not thinking about you. But aren’t they? I think about others all … More
On anticipation.
The anticipation. The waiting: elongated to the degree you initiated the thought. The event; the reality. What’s the best part? … More
On becoming 40.
I have never declared 40 is old. Or most other ages. All the while, many people profess they are “old” … More
On my favorite paradox.
My favorite paradox to contemplate is: Everything matters and nothing matters. I waver significantly on this for small matters and … More
On acceptance and distress tolerance.
At this point in my life, acceptance has fully surfaced in the background of everything I do or choose to … More
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