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Get outdoors and do something physically hard!!!
YES THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT PURPOSELY FACING DISCOMFORT I’ve realized for awhile now that there was something about my up Pikes Peak backpacking trips and grueling mountain bike rides that zapped the hell out of me, but also awoke a part of me I couldn’t put words to but knew it created an inner…
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Going for it – Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable (Week 9)
I came very close to removing learning guitar from my going for it list, but I worked out in my mind that even though I’m not “as committed” to it and I do feel like I’m struggling that…that’s okay. The path is mine and won’t look like anyone else’s path. There is enough joy and…
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Going for it – Fruita, CO (Week 8)
Week 8’s highlight was a road trip to Fruita, CO with my son to do some mountain biking. It was a blast! If you’ve ever been to a ski resort and seen all the vehicles with skis on top of them then picture the same thing in Fruita except everyone has mountain bikes. We got…
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Going for it – Keeping it real (Week 7)
Week 7 was pretty uneventful with nothing much to report. Had to dig a bit deeper when “being lazy” played in my head. My ego is definitely starting to frick with me. I’ve been thinking about only posting my progress once a month, but honestly it’s good for me to post weekly so I can…
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Going for it – Saying yes (Week 6)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! The weather warmed up on week 6, which was just what I needed for a step up. Had to laugh, was heading out onto the street for…
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Going for it – Finding a pace (Week 5)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! If all else fails, persistence prevails! Lew Hollander, Iron Man (90 years old) Nothing but crickets out here on blogland😀. Hope everyone is enjoying Spring. At week…
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Going for it – Chop wood, carry water (Week 4)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! Before enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water. Zen proverb No I didn’t become enlightened from eating my chicken pizza last week. Darn!…
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It’s way more than just quitting alcohol
* It’s an act of faith to post early in the morning as you clearly hear your heart song Quitting alcohol is huge! For many it’s the required first step. Like I’ve said several times before it allows you to finally give yourself a chance. Instead of retreating and hiding in the fog, you will…
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Going for it – Writing it down (Week 3)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! I’ve discovered writing down my items and posting out here keeps me accountable and on target for completing them each week. In this same journal prior to…
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One brick at a time
I became sick and tired of being sick and tired of my life. Something had to change! – gift from my Soul Today I want to talk a bit about moving forward in a new direction in your life. To move forward it’s going to take YOU doing the work of putting bricks in place…
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Going for it – A bit bumpy (Week 2)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! As you know this week was a bit bumpy, but I’m glad I faced it. When we take the time to shine our light into our darkness…
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Meet Maintaining Mama
I want to introduce my friend Jen that I follow here on WordPress. Please check out her blog and support her as us Superheroes do. I have a feeling her blog will resonate with many of you. 😊
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Going for it – Wishing vs Willing (week 1)
For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! So wishing vs willing. Yes that’s what I learned about this week. I learned on a feel great day it’s pretty easy to start wishing away on…
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Dear “YourNameHere”,
Today is a new day! Please repeat these words: I am an Amazing person. I am Fabulous. I Love Me. Today give yourself permission to love yourself 100%. No thoughts on the past or future. No thoughts given to you from anyone else. Just focus on right NOW and BEAUTIFUL YOU❤️. Breathe this love in…
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Going For It – 52 Week Challenge!
We must embrace our fears and stop clinging to the past. Every morning we have the opportunity to start anew! In my last post, I touched upon how in the past I had let fear keep me in the shadows instead of shining out in the light. Many times I had all the information and…
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You did the best you could?
I’m sure many of you have seen these quotes or those very similar to this theme. For the most part, I agree with them, but there is small part of me that says no this isn’t completely true. There were times when I knew all the information, I new better, but I still didn’t make…
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Sunday morning shower song
Okay my friends… Really going to challenge myself on this one. When we face and push through our fears we quickly discover new light, new love, and new growth. Here you go Super Heroes …a shower song we can sing together. Well maybe like … not “together” cause that might be awkward but .. I…
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Clean
Well. It’s been a bit hasn’t it. Let’s see how this goes. These words keep pinging in my mind, so I know it’s a sign to create a post and let it be. So clean and sober – what images comes to your mind? Back in the day my thoughts would have been nerd, boring,…
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What’s your money situation look like?
I agree, it’s none of my frickin business!!! BUT …it is your business, and somehow I’m going to try to convince you to start looking into this “black box”. Before you click close and go off to another post just read a couple more sentences. I totally get it if this isn’t your thing and…
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We’re Close
If you’ve ever run a marathon you know how real it gets right near the end. You have to block out all the noise around and within. No matter how much you’ve prepared even then though you may very well hit The Wall. As much as you hate the fact your legs will no longer…
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2 Years Sober AF!
I couldn’t resist with the AF. Old habits are hard to break. I’m literally sitting here on another sober anniversary photo shoot with my daughter feeling pretty damn happy for what I’m accomplishing and proud. Can you tell by that grin? I’m smiling big on the outside and within. I honestly never thought I’d ever…
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Sunday Morning Sober Beauty Tips by Dwight
Okay, I know all you superheroes have been asking for so so so long now, how do I keep myself looking so beautiful? Well, today is The Day I share those beauty secrets with you! This is my Sunday morning regiment. 1. Get some tunes going! Don’t try this without it. After 55 years, I’ve…
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Less is Now 30 day Challenge (Week 4 and 5)
A bit late in posting but I did it! I removed 496 items from my house. I realize these weren’t the most thrilling posts, but sometimes I just throw items out here to make myself more accountable. I live alone with my 3 dogs, and I was so surprised on all the extra STUFF I…
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Less is Now 30 day Challenge (Week 3)
Check out my first minimalism post if you haven’t already for a little context. Guidelines – sell, donate, recycle Day 1 – get rid of 1 item Day 2 – get rid of 2 items Day 3 – get rid of 3 items And so on for 30 days After 30 days create a blog…
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Stop Living on Autopilot
On today’s walk I listened to the podcast, Stop Living on Autopilot and take Responsibility for your Life , from the Art of Manliness. Okay okay…let’s stop right here and deal with that last statement. Yes I know the majority of my followers are women and yes I’m challenging you to check out an Art…
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LAFUN on a Friday Night!
Friday night funness. My son Bob and I decided after going out for dinner to head down the mountain to Colorado Springs. I wanted to get some pics of some of the old motel neon signs for the longest time. I’m glad he came because a few of the places were a bit sketchy. People…
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Good Morning to YOU❤️
Having woken up many mornings in my past with slowness and dread, I was thinking of many of my super heroes out here that might just be experiencing some of that today. It could be you are feeling one or many of these – worried, discouraged, scared, depressed, hungover, lost, broke, heartbroken, hurt, or just…
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Less is Now 30 day Challenge (Week 2)
Check out my first minimalism post if you haven’t already for a little context. Guidelines – sell, donate Day 1 – get rid of 1 item Day 2 – get rid of 2 items Day 3 – get rid of 3 items And so on for 30 days After 30 days create a blog post…
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Happy Wednesday!
Just got done looking up what 💯 meant. Seriously, I do this all day long. And who frickin knew there’s like a billion heart emoji’s for all different flavors of love? I’m old school and just stick to the basics usually, but I may try to adventure out into this crazy emoji world. Please give…
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Less is Now 30 day Challenge (Week 1)
Check out my first minimalism post if you haven’t already for a little context. Guidelines Day 1 – get rid of 1 item Day 2 – get rid of 2 items Day 3 – get rid of 3 items And so on for 30 days After 30 days create a blog post on your experience…
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Merry Christmas
A couple of Santa’s helpers stopped by after loading up his sled… We’re wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! ❤️ Dwight
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My heart
Hard to put into words 54 years of being graced with so much love with these two souls. The one word that stands out is precious. You can’t buy it anywhere. It’s just one of life’s wonderful gifts❤️
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Your next reads…Marianne Williamson?
So I’m probably way late to the game in discovering Marianne, but hey at least I finally arrived. This isn’t going to be book reviews, but rather more of a for your information post. I started my spiritual journey with Wayne Dyer and was forever grateful for him presenting what I was feeling in my…
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You aren’t alone
With the holidays coming up I wanted to get this Truth out to you. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE FEELING YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS. You are loved. You are love. It’s your birthright from Spirit, and Spirit never leaves us on this journey. It is within and also around us always. Spirit to you may…
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Old and young
This is my dog Boris. I think he’s maybe 12 or 13 years old, but not sure since when we got him from the pound they didn’t know. Out of my 3 dogs he use to be the alpha, full of muscles and energy. Now that he’s in his retirement years he no longer is…
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Going alcohol free wasn’t as easy as it might of looked
* Please understand I am a binge drinker and can’t handle just having one. It just doesn’t work for me, but I am by no means judging others who can partake. I’m not looking for any type of “good job Dwight”. I’m just hoping this helps someone who is on this journey. It’s not easy.…
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Today
How will you show up today? Will you force your way through it, or let go and let your internal light shine through? Each day we have the power to choose❤️
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Debt 3: What to do?
So let’s start right off with a visual. This is my example of paying off $35,500 in debt in 4 years. Begin Balance $35,500.00 Current Balance ($1.00) Total Payments $35,501.00 2015 June $400.00 2015 July $400.00 2015 August $400.00 2015 September $400.00 2015 October $500.00 2015 November $500.00 2015 December $600.00…
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Goodness
What shields have you put up? What tribe mentality are you defending? Are you beyond tired? None of this seems right does it? There IS Goodness all around us. We’ve just forgotten how to see it. Turn off all the noise and reconnect to your Source. Lay down your armor, stop fighting with yourself and…
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Not Today!
Some days you can just start feeling that wave slowly building up trying to sneak up and crash down on you. Your spider senses start to tingle and deja vu comes to mind. Not today! I’m stopping you right in your tracks and shutting you DOWN. Frick you! I’m not buying what your laying down.…
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Taking a break
Just wanted to let you know I’m going to be off WordPress for a bit. I need to take a mental health break and try to flush out the current state of my monkey mind. So reconnecting to my soul is in order which means getting quiet, meditating, and who knows what else. This happens…
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Debt 1: Debt and peace
Can you have debt and peace? Believe it or not this blog started off as a debt blog. I was divorced with a debt of $35,500. I had come across other debt bloggers and found much knowledge and support from their posts, so I took the plunge and started blogging here. The interesting thing though…
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Peace & Love
Happy Friday, Super Heroes! Just wanted to send out some peace and love to all. Life can knock us down and toss us around at times, but we always have the choice to get back up and take a step forward. One thing I’ve picked up on this year is to stop ruminating on the…
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The “F” Word
I can’t believe it but I’m starting to think about one of my “F” words: GOALS! You see like forever, if I even heard someone mention that nasty word, I’d be like shut the hell up, of course in my head, as I just smiled. I’d be like dude I can’t even keep my shit…
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Fast Readers
Apparently we have some very fast readers out here. Just makes me laugh😂 Have a great weekend, Dwight
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Out East visiting family
Hello all. I’m visiting my mom, brother, and sister. We’re having a great time! My brother took us on a drive called Skyline drive in Virginia. Just some incredible beautiful country. A lot like Colorado with the mountains, but instead of our rocky tops theirs are covered in trees. So great seeing everyone especially all…
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