A Relatively Short Moment of Truth

        I posted this earlier this week in a more personal spot on social media, and was encouraged to share it, here.  Inasmuch as this is actually something that really does resonate with me - lately, in particular - I figure I might as well, since that's why we're here.  So, here:

Failures, Do-Overs, If Onlys, and Choices

Life is weird. 

The Power of the Human Phoenix

        I've been thinking about phoenixes, this past week.  I suppose that is appropriate, given the title of this project, but I've found a lot more references to butterflies than to phoenixes, in the areas of the internet I tend to go.  Go figure!  So my mind tends to wander along the thought of "transformation", rather than "rebirth", and while I'm not exactly sure why the idea of a phoenix feels more appropriate this week, I'm going to just roll with it and see what falls out of my head.  Feel free to join me!

The Non-Post Post

        This is a non-post post.

        Because sometimes it's just appropriate to have a non-post post, and this seems like one of those times.

Happy or Not, Here We Are!

Okay... so... here we are.

Some are thrilled that this week has finally arrived...

...some can't wait for it to be over.

Some have been enjoying the sights, sounds and wonders of the season...

...some have just been gritting their teeth and muddling through, best they can.

Some have been waiting all year for this...

...some already dread there being another, next year.

Some want to sing it from the rooftops...

...some wouldn't mind knocking them off.

Some are looking to the new year as a wonderful way to begin again and look to a brighter tomorrow...

...some are just feeling the phrase:

"Next verse, same as the first, a little bit louder, and a little bit worse!'

        And this is what I, personally, have to say about the whole lot of it.

Another Year, Grateful for Another Post Accomplished

        This week's quote is going to be somewhat unusual for me, my friends.  I typically do not like to give such significant placement to a quote, but as I contemplated the theme of this week's post, it sort of just came together, a step at a time, and felt right.  So, here's what you get, like it or not! ;)

The Freedom to Be Better

        I've an interesting topic this week, my friends.  At least, I think it is.  Perhaps I should preface each one that way, since it's better promotion than starting off with, "Well, sorry, but this is another boring post."  But I was talking to a friend about choosing a topic for this week, and this friend suggested using the subject of our little chat we had been having.  Of course it was an interesting conversation, or I wouldn't have chosen it, nor would I have prefaced the post this way.  Ahem.

Create, Build and Rebuild

        Okay, I think I have my act together again, this week.  Well, not really, but at least in the sense that I found a perfect quote for the things I've been wanting to share, and while I never know what I'll end up actually having shared, at least it's a great start!  So let's get started, shall we? 

Choices, Challenges, Regrets and Creating Joy

        So...today is another day.  Some of the same challenges remain from yesterday, and the fact is, some will carry over into tomorrow.  Some will even stay with us the rest of our lives.  

        This is another of the not light nor *warm-fuzzy* posts, but it is one that I feel needs to be said.  Hopefully we'll be able to return to those relatively soon, though!  In fact, I've not even a quote this week, but that's more because I'm tired and don't want to search for one that fits, than that there isn't one out there.  Pardon my swerving from habit. ;)

Choosing Your Own Challenge of Courage and Change

        I would like to start with a truth, this week.  I usually throw a truth or two into the mix, at some point, but this time, I want to start with one that will set the stage for whatever it is that will come after the page break.  An important one, and somewhat multi-faceted.

        The truth:  I am not good with change.

Caution: Limited Visibility Ahead! Get moving!

The future is unsure, so why look to it?  Why have goals and dreams?

        Welcome to the first day of the rest of our lives, my friends!  And hopefully, we can find ways to make the future a bit brighter than our limited visibility might have us believe. ;)

A Letter to the Powers That Be

Dear Life,

        Thank you for being a part of my existence.  I want to let you know some of what I think of you, and the things I know of you, based on my experience, so far, in your care.

What I Want to Be, Every Day, for the Rest of My Life

        Sometimes it's nice to have no sense of clearly-defined structure for this blog.  Because honestly, who wants to be tied down to superficial rules based on false pretenses about goals and processes, anyway?  I mean, that sentence alone is almost painfully heavy!  By the end of this month, I'll have finished the personal challenge I made for myself, having only missed one week, that I can remember, and that one was with special circumstances. Otherwise, I've been true to my goal and... wow!  How on earth did I do that? lol!

        Okay...I started this post before I realized what this week's section of Christine's book actually is.  I looked at the section, re-read what I just said to start, and smirked.  And why not? Hah!

I'm Sorry; My Apologies; Your Forgiveness, Please!

When "I'm sorry" just isn't enough, 

can't be said, 

or doesn't matter - 

regardless of how much sorrow is felt, 

regret is compounded, 

nor wish for forgiveness craved.

Make No Mistake About It!

        Um... okay, yeah.  I am a little late on the Monday post for this week.  I guess I could say my mind went on vacation after last week, but I had started this... Ahem.

        Well, let's get moving, shall we?

Yup. I'm Stuck.

        What is it with these posts that start out feeling like the irony of timing is more "Manic Mondays" than "Motivational Mondays"?

"Woohoo! Go Me!"

        For those of you who have been following along in your...um...browser, you will know it is time to refresh the page when...er...you see me posting a new one of these on the PB Facebook community page, or get it in your inbox! 

        That's right!  Yeah!

        *averts eyes and keeps going*

"The Power of Thought"

        Woohoo!  Attempt number two at the "Motivational Mondays" challenge brought to me in an ebook by the same name, written by Christine Morgan, which I mentioned last post.  And of course you read that post... but I'll wait, if you need to jump back and read it, quickly.  

Treading the Storm

        Ever feel like life seems to be nothing but a storm-tossed sea; one wave after another; a cold, dark and endless deep?

        Neither do I.  Just checking.

The War of The Worlds... The Inside and Out

Dear Body,

        I don't know what the problem is, what started it nor why you are so bent on being at war.  Quite honestly, I don't really care.  Get over yourself!  Literally!  This autoimmune stuff affects more than just you, so knock it off.

                                                            Sincerely yours,

                                                                                Myself