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Suffering. A gentle reminder to self.

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Most of our suffering is not happening in the present moment. Suffering lives in the mind. We replay the past - rethinking of the moments we wish we could change, wishing we could take back words spoken, and actions we regret. We worry for the future - imagining pain that hasn't even arrived, worried about future loss or failure or rejection. But this is a gentle reminder to myself - notice the TRUTH: You are not suffering then. You are not suffering later. You are suffering right now - because the mind is traveling away from the present moment. The past no longer exists. The future has not yet arrived. What remains is memory and imagination - both convincing and powerful - and both capable of creating pain that feels real even though there is no danger in the present moment. What is really happening in the present moment? Your body is here now - breathing in and out. Life is unfolding in this moment. This is where God meets us. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. But h...
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Forgiveness

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Some of the things I'll share here will be other people's words that I find to be so helpful. We are bombarded with so much online that we can't possibly see everything and I love when people share things that resonate with me. So I want this to be a place to store all the good things I find as well. Credit will always be given of course! I saw this post today on Facebook - on the account "Walk For Peace" which is the official Page of Walk for Peace, the 120-day, 2,300-mile journey by Buddhist monks — with loyal dog, Aloka — walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world. Go look them up and follow - it's worth it. I have a tattoo on my wrist that just says "i forgive you". People would ask me who it was meant for. It was always meant for me. Here is the post I saw today from that account: The Hardest Person to Forgive We can forgive others with...
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Welcome to 2026

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I know blogs are so 2014. But you know what? I LOVE them. So I'm going to write in mine again. Because I think we should just do what we love even if it's not cool or relevant anymore. I typed in "blogspot.com" not even knowing if it was still a thing. I was so glad to see my blog still standing. I have archived all 212 posts I made in the past because I want a fresh start. I'm not interested in any content creation with video on instagram or tik tok - just not my style or something I'm good at. I love reading the written word. So I'm going to try to create what I love. One thing that hasn't changed since I started this blog initially in 2014 is my passion for pursuing a healthy lifestyle. There have been many bumps in the road - highs and many lows - but I've been continuously pursuing a lifestyle that aims to take care of my body, mind, and soul in the best way that works for me. Not quick fixes...a true lifestyle that can be maintained and i...
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