Happy New Year! May we do our best in this new year to be mindful of what is happening outside of our own little corners of the world, while also tending to our lot, always aiming for the best versions of ourselves. In gathering tools for a good personal start to 2024, I read Henry … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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I think that many of us developed coping mechanisms in childhood that we eventually realize don't serve us in our current lives. These defenses are not always harmful per say, but when engaged in unconsciously, they can hinder us. If I were to name my adaptive-strategy-turned-maladaptive-habit, I'd say daydreaming. For years I rationalized this. Daydreaming … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
I recently finished reading Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic by Mike Dooley and let me tell you, this is a fun and inspiring book. I have now moved on to reading an advanced copy of someone else's book so that I can write a blurb for her. I am honored to … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Each year around this time, I share this essay of mine that has appeared in various outlets: https://forge.medium.com/have-a-mediocre-holiday-2d33c7f678d4 I wish you all peace, simplicity, and joy! Happy Monday!
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I’d be grateful if you would stop saying you’re blessed. I admit I’ve got issues with the expression I am so blessed! Don’t get me wrong, I’m fully in favor of expressing gratitude, during Thanksgiving and every other day of the year. I vehemently approve of gratitude and I think being thankful, even in the face … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
It is a strange and humbling experience to give thanks this week while part of the world remains in utter chaos. It is a challenge to protect our own psyche and energy while still remaining very aware of the unfathomable experiences of others. We are called to tend our own gardens without being ignorant of … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Who has not experienced the phenomenon of sunk-cost fallacy? It is the inertia of staying the course of action even after you've determined it is not right for you. It can be difficult to abandon something because of what we have already invested in it. This can be something as simple as a book or … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Worrying over things blocks the flow of life, so I've begun practicing a new and simple way to let go of situations that I either don't have control over or am uncertain of what to do about. As soon as I notice the worrying thoughts creep into my mind, if there is no clear solution, … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Writers are often encouraged to produce evergreen content. Evergreen content is universally and continually relevant; it is not limited to a particular event or date. This has been my preference, most of the time. However, I know I am not the only writer who feels concerned that to not write about current events, especially the … Continue reading Minimal Monday
Minimal Monday
Last week I wrote a bit about creativity as a way to shine light in darkness: https://danalaquidara.com/2023/10/16/minimal-monday-72/ This week I want to borrow and share two more thoughts on creativity from author and teacher Marion Roach Smith: #1. When creating, be hospitable. Whether you have fifteen minutes or five hours, invite the muse in with … Continue reading Minimal Monday
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