And I feel as if June is helping me Organize my Being — just as my Professional Organizer is helping me organize my home. Organize my Being? Yes, that is the phrase that popped into my mind and it feels right.
Yearly Archives: 2013
Asking for Help and Then Scheduling It
Yes, You have put so many of the keys to our lives inside us. But, often I feel “locked out” by all the forces and details that inveigle me to doubt and fear — or just to fail to dream!
Towel Wars! Who Knew?
The basic bedrock importance of territory was revealed to me — once again — this morning!
Tagged with: awareness, compassionate awareness, hidden rules, territory
Posted in awareness, Communication, connections, Territory
Posted in awareness, Communication, connections, Territory
Appreciating Seeing
I love seeing — focusing — appreciating — and then capturing the image so I can share it. Would I take photos if I was the only one that saw them? Of course! But, sharing enhances the pleasure.
Tagged with: changing our perspective, photos, seeing with compassion, sharing
Posted in seeing, Vantage Points
Posted in seeing, Vantage Points
In the Hands of an Organizer
Having my Organizer with me is like having an extra brain and extra energy. I was telling my mom about my four-hour-adventure and she said to me, “But canʻt you do this?” Well, theoretically, yes. But, in reality, I totally need the help. I am not ready to solo yet!
Tagged with: personal organizer, responding, taking God seriously, Virtuous Cycles, Words of Help
Posted in Changing, choosing HARD, responding to "nudges"
Posted in Changing, choosing HARD, responding to "nudges"
Surviving — Even Delighting — in Change
So, I wrote my mom a story about it called Here Be Dragons, which started by noting that we all have mental maps. I ended by offering assurances that we can continue to build mental maps as we age — it just takes longer
Tagged with: Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales, mental maps, rebuilding mental maps, survival
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, learning, so much to learn, The difficulty of changing
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, learning, so much to learn, The difficulty of changing
Bed-Making 2.0: Putting Things Away
The point of bed-making is that we willingly do what we know will be undone. We put things away that we know we will get out again tomorrow — or maybe even this afternoon.
Tagged with: changing, Lent, personal responsibility, Putting Away
Posted in a hand up, Changing, choosing HARD, Choosing to respond, clean and tidy
Posted in a hand up, Changing, choosing HARD, Choosing to respond, clean and tidy
Creating Supportive Orderly Frameworks
Sigh. I guess that is where change begins. It begins in expanding what I value.
Tagged with: a both and mindset, creative frameworks, valuing order
Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my need for help, Creating, Uncategorized
Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my need for help, Creating, Uncategorized
Clearing Out Piles — with Help
Years ago I had realized that Piles are Pending Items Leaking Energy. But yesterday, after the desk was cleared, I felt the reality of that wisdom. I felt good — lighter and energized and joyful!
A Moment with God 