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Author Archives: bonnevivantelife
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
I never had any intention of being a parent, for good reasons. One of which is that it is very hard. I want to also point out that it is very, very hard. A third, yet related reason is that … Continue reading
Harvey and a Clockmaker
My paternal grandmother died almost 15 years ago. I accompanied my father back down to Texas to gather her belongings, bury her, and settle her estate. I was born there, but had not been back since I was a … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged #HurricaneHarvey, death, family, floods, grief, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, loss
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The Natural Order of Things
I tell myself this is the natural order of things. This is the way it should be. Knowing this doesn’t make it any easier. Your brain understands this. Your heart protests. You’re born into this world with unshakable tenets. Such … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Relationships, spirituality
Tagged adult parent death, death, funeral, grief, grieving, natural order of things
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“Music is What Feelings Sound Like”
Reason #79 why I love my band: Their sense of humor–not everyone would agree to referencing blood sausage in their band name. This motley crew who gather weekly with me are my Church. Which is strange because one is Jewish, … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness
Tagged drummer, drumming, drums, life lessons, mindfulness, rock band, rock n roll
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Cosmic Perspective
Perspective is everything. “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” I try to remember perspective and gratitudes, and how important both are for my sanity, ability for acceptance, and sense of peace. It’s not … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness
Tagged aurora borealis, gratitude, Iceland, Northern Lights, perspective, resilience
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Walking with Bad Decisions
Recently I received a note letting me know My Child had made a Bad Decision. It took my breath away. Intellectually, we know our children are human, and will make Bad Decisions. We know we each made our fair share … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting
Tagged anger, bad decisions, children, grace, parenting
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The Truth About Snowflakes
Being called a “snowflake” these days is supposed to be a derogatory term, insinuating someone is so delicate they get offended too easily. Being a “snowflake” is supposed to mean someone feels so special and unique they are entitled to … Continue reading
