Tag: Simple Life
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You are allowed to take up space.
You and the things that make you happy are allowed to take up space. It is your responsibility to manage that space so that it does not impede on the space of your fellow humans, especially the humans you love. The mental, emotional, and physical space you need to survive are all on you and…
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Focusing takes Practice
Being present is difficult in today’s distracting environment. Try this the next time you sit down for a meal, before you take that first bite. Turn off all screens. Place your phone in another room. Under your pillow is a good spot. Set the table. If your serve from the kitchen, set your place at…
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Animals
Not everyone likes animals. I wonder if those people think animals are just food or are random parts of nature they can ignore? Personally I like animals. Dogs, cats, giraffes, owls and elephants I love. I have always had a cat or two and a dog or three. Right now I don’t have any animals.…
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Waiting
Sometimes you have to wait. Waiting is not fun if you think it’s not fun. It’s all in your head. Patience can be fun if you set your mind to it. Now once you figure that out, let me know how you did it. I am not patient at all.
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Change a little
If we want something to change we can do small things to make it happen or we can wait. Waiting might be the thing to do for a little bit, but if you can do something to improve your situation, even a small thing, do it. Control what you can in your life to get…
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Self Loyalty Is a Thing
Be crazy loyal to yourself and to your goals. Keep your eye on your wants, however keep a clear perspective on your needs and needs of your humans. Don’t get so wrapped up in pursuit of goals that you forget to love and be loved. All other things will fall into place if your goal…
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The Best Laid Plans
Take a moment today to rest and think about your path. Where are you going? What are your plans? Maybe you do not have a plan. Do you need a plan? I am more of a day by day person. I tend to not make plans far off in to the future. Doctor’s appointments and…
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Simple is as Simple Does
I am on a personal quest for simple. Everything in life should be simple. I want people in my life to mean what they say, do what the say they will do and say what they mean in simple easy words. No explanations necessary. I want to open a closet or a drawer and not…
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I Have No Idea
No, really I don’t. I have no idea why people make things so difficult. Just do what has to be done and leave the extra baggage on the side of the road. What happened was, I wanted to change something. Very simple, click clack boom. The person who was supposed to help me change it…
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Do you really Need that New Shiny Thing?
The modern obsession is about things. The best car, computer, house, cell phone plan….you name it, we want the best. Why is that? Why can’t we be happy with the nice things that might not be the most expensive? Why do we have to live with so much stuff? I am always amazed when I…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 