Category: Mary’s Musings

Yesterday, I was to go to Salt Lake City to celebrate my birthday with my sons & Rachel. Shortly, before I left, it started snowing quite heavily. I didn’t venture far before I pulled over to call my son to check on weather conditions in Salt Lake City. He filled me in that it was snowing quite heavily there as well. Since I’m currently dog sitting, I decided to turn around. I was concerned what the road conditions could be like after a movie & dinner- by then they might be requiring chains or 4 wheel drive (I have neither) and/or possibly shut down the canyon due to an accident.

OK…here’s my dilemma…Was I allowing fear to inter”fear” with living fully or was it wisdom- after all, I’m a year older & hopefully a bit wiser as well…

We do tend to be our own worst critics, don’t we? Maybe I need to cut myself a little slack- it’s only been 7 months since my car was totaled in an accident…(June 21, 2019 blog) In cases like this, I wish I could treat myself more compassionately like I would a friend. Actually, I think this will be my birthday gift to myself as well as my New Year’s resolution.

Best wishes to all of you as we progress through 2020- may our “joy”ney be filled with lots of memorable moments…

First let me back up & share that I realize my WOE is me m”own”ments are times when I need to go WHOA!!! in order to recognize a Wonderful Opportunity for Enlightenment…

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Yes, I am guilty of not practicing “meaningful mouthful”- of not being present to enjoy what I’m eating. In those scenarios we often eat more than we need; however, in my case it’s going to mean a costly trip to the dentist.

Continue reading “I CANfess…”

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This past week as I had my taxes done, I was reminded of the fact that 2 things we can count on in life are death & taxes. I’d like to add change to this list. My philosophy is always expect change unless you use a credit card.

Continue reading “Change is the Mystery of Life Unfolding…”

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I hope your holidays were as “fun”derful as mine…As I look forward to wrapping up this special season with Epiphany, I anticipate experiencing numerous epiphanies in the year ahead as I strive to live fully.

Continue reading “Own the m”own”ment…”

    I have 2 sheep sitting on my alarm clock- they are there to remind me that if I count my blessings, I won’t need to count sheep to get to sleep.  Plus, they remind me of the “Good Shepherd” & how he’s watching out for me- he’ll be up all night so I don’t have to be.

One of the greatest blessings that evolved from my acoustic neuroma tumor is how I shifted my focus to what I CAN do.  Thus, I like to CANnvert words inserting an “A” for an “o” to nurture a more positive perspective.  CANtentment is a word that comes to mind as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving; especially, as we recognize that CANtentment is knowing how to enjoy what we have.  Being CANtent with the CANtents of your life reflects gratitude. Continue reading “…too blessed to be stressed…”