I’m learning to live through the tough times by being present as much as possible – even in the moments that hurt.
Read More...Posts Tagged ‘what makes me happy’
Gratitude on The Darkest Days
Today, the scary unknown will give way to the new normal. With it, I am losing the hope of some unknown miracle that might make everything OK. Gratitude is the only way I know to face today.
Read More...Happiness Highlights: Sponsored by Kindness
Every Monday, I start my week by highlighting what makes me happy from the previous week, because I believe we multiply what we focus on, and that gratitude is the first step in learning how to be happier. This week we drove from California to Reno, Nevada, where we’ll be staying with my girlfriend Lisa [...]
Read More...Why Do You Do What You Do? Would You Do it for Free?
The last eight months have been challenging for me professionally. For the first time in my working life, my income has steadily declined rather than increased. I have yet to realize my goals of having an article published in print, despite consistent pitching and following up, my longest running travel writing gig announced last week [...]
Read More...Happiness Highlights: Funny Babies
The single most difficult thing about not living in Iowa is being away from the babies. They grow up so quickly and you can’t rely on a phone to be a part of that experience. It’s no surprise then that the single best thing about returning to Iowa is getting to introduce myself to the [...]
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