Tag: life
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No harmony
Howdy folks! I thought for this post I’d catch you up with how eHarmony is going. The goal is to keep it real with no shame in a social media world where everyone supposedly knocks it out of the park everyday and looks gorgeous while doing it. Back in January I joined the Great Race…
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Questions on MOVING FORWARD!
It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. Mark Twain Where are you at? For years, years, have you been over analyzing every detail of your past trying to find the holy grail of why you ended up where you are now?…
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Hello, My Friends
It’s been awhile hasn’t it? Just wanted to come out, say hello, and let you know how things in my world are going. I’m continuing with my fitness endeavors which now entails going to a gym with a trainer 3 times a week, 3 solo workouts at home, and daily checkins with the best support…
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Stay in front of it
Stay in front of what? Stay in front of how you’re showing up to life and what you want to accomplish along the way. Many times we show up as the victim week after week wondering why nothing is improving in our life. THE VICTIM IS ANXIOUSLY STANDING IN THE SHADOWS WAITING TO TAKE CENTER…
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Boris: For Love’s Sake
On Wednesday, I put down Bo Bo. It was time. Just incredible how much love and joy he brought into my life. LOVE IS SO PRECIOUS, Dwight I didn’t drink this time! In 2009, I was in a period of 6 – 9 months of sobriety (I forget there were numerous attempts) when I had…
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Week 12: 90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!! (Before & After Pictures)
Let me say before I begin that even though the 90 days are complete for the “jumpstart”, I’ll be continuing this new lifestyle.😊 Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 12 we stopped the cold showers and instead did a 3 minute plunge into cold water (40 to 50 degrees) submerged…
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Week 10 and 11: 90 day jumpstart to wellness
Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 10 we extended the cold showers habit to five minutes. Week 11 is have a daily curious conversation with someone very different then you with the purpose of empathy and understanding. You goal is to see the world through their eyes. We does this…
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Maybe the perfect job isn’t out there for you?
Have you ever got discouraged from wanting to change careers, but haven’t been able to find one that lines up with what your soul is craving? You searched this way, that way, followed leads, hit dead ends, taken personality and skill tests, and sat there feeling a bit hopeless and lost. What if that “job”…
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Game changer
Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. * attribution disputed Really think about that quote in reference to your current state. We have fined tuned all of our processes to be where we are at. From mental, physical, and spiritual. Good and bad.
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“Put something on the plot”
Who is writing the story you’re living? Are you tired of your story? Has it become dull and a ghost of a life? Do you feel out of rhythm? The goal of course is to take responsibility of your own life and make it meaningful, but often we can’t get ourselves out of the role…
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I don’t want to do anything today
I don’t want to do anything today.I don’t want to show up.There are no curtains to close and life seems to be staring me down.Nothing particular happened. It just is.I want to bury myself in bed, but the beds are leaning against the wall.The drywall guy will be here soon and another day of work…
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Life of the Rich and Famous here
Reminds me of the movie The Jerk. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, and light. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, light, dog bed, dog, and some PAINT!!! YEP I DECIDED TO PAINT THE INTERIOR OF MY HOUSE INSTEAD OF HIRING IT OUT. NEVER SAY NEVER IN THE HYDE HOUSE. SOME DAY I’LL…
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Winding down a career
Let me get some clarity first before I start. Career – a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling (Merriam-Webster) – an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one’s lifework (dictionary.com) – a career is the job or profession that someone does for a long…
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Celebrating 3 Years Sober Today
At three years sober, I feel at home with myself. I feel welcomed. I wish this for all of you. For those considering quitting alcohol, Do It! It will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself. Dwight 🦋 You are Worthy. You are Intended Here to Shine. I Believe in You!
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Part III: The Rising
Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of ramblings but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising…
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What I’m learning from starting a Walking Group
In case you weren’t aware, I started a walking group while I was off WordPress for a month last November. To recap just a bit, I used Meetup.com and started scheduling two walks a weeks. It’s not virtual, we meet in person to walk. Tuesdays are slower 1 to 1.5 mile walks and Thursdays are…
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Part II: The Rising
Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of rambling but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising…
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Part I: The Rising
*** Before I start I want to make it clear this is in no way a slam against my ex. She is a beautiful soul! As anyone who’s been married knows, life happens. I completely own my part of that dance that ended. This series will be focusing on my phoenix rising afterwards. It started…
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Improvement
You may bring about that improved condition in your outward life which you desire, if you will unswervingly resolve to improve your inner life. James Allen
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Going for it – The Bitch is Back (Week 38)
YEP. SHE’S BACK! As my gut and face kept getting bigger and bigger, I relented and bought another scale. Week 38 of 52 The best way to describe Week 38 of my “Going for it series” is that I’m OFF THE RAILS. Quite honestly I’ve been sloppy and half-assing these last several weeks as the…
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Life lessons learned from painting the outside of my house
It won’t get painted by thinking about doing it …like say for the last 4 years. Wishing on a star doesn’t work either, scratch that off your list. It’s a big job. You just have to get started. You might be a bit nervous on how it’s going to shake out. Always remember you can…
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Rough week at the office for BoBo
Yesterday and actually all week was a tough for old Boris. Between pain and anxiety attacks he went to his go to place in the corner behind the end table. Now a days he likes tight places against the wall where he can hide and peek out. It’s so hard looking into those eyes and…
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Pillow over the head
Today was a mental health day. I laid in bed, put the pillow over my head, and shut my eyes tight so darkness would come, and I could escape via sleep. There had been too much negative talk building up within and be it good or bad it is my escape. Some will say you…
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Our Virtual Reality
* So this is way out there as far as my ramblings go, and I’d advise if you’re currently having depression or alcohol craving issues please SKIP this post. This is also not meant to question or offend ones faith. So this conversation might have been something that would of occurred in my past after…
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Tuesday ride – Dedicated to Joe
*when we share we create opportunities to connect I was biking all the way around this reservoir and stopped here to take a break. At this point I realized it was Joe’s birthdate. I said out loud look at all this beauty Joe. Then I sniffled and just let the tears come pouring out. Joe…
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Thinking of you
I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all my super heroes out here this morning. Some of you may be happy, sad, jazzed, lonely, at peace…. who knows right and it may depend on the time of the day. I get it! Always always always remember you are an amazing beautiful worthy…
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YOU have the POWER over how YOU respond to LIFE
Before I start I’m asking for all of my superheroes to go check out and follow my friend at Rock Bottom To Sky High who is currently on their sober journey. Thank you. *This is going to come across grandiose and pompous. I get it. Fire away. Going to jump right into this! So I…
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Going for it – mortality (Week 19)
The graphic above is inspired by an amazing soul who I came across this week. Her name is Lex and she is a digital nomad who travels the country with her dog Riot living in a cargo trailer. She’s definitely had some life experiences from her husband passing away, to becoming sober, and more. You…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Paused
Words are hard to find you see, so not many comments from me. A tornado of thoughts though, and a way I fly. There must be a reason, at least I believe so. A hand holds us down bringing us to our knees. Be still and sit in the corner to think of our…
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Follow-up: How I got and stay sober
**** This could be triggering and the F-bomb is definitely tossed often. **** For those who have followed me for a while, you have already heard most of this so please feel free to skip : ) So I actually just got asked this question via my Contact Me Form from an old friend. Believe…
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You
Regardless of the current circumstances of your life, the fact remains you are here. The universe intended you here for the light only YOU are capable of providing. It’s your journey to fill your vessel with love and shine inward and outward to ALL. We need you more then ever to show up now❤️
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Slow down!
It’s interesting how one sentence from a previous blog inspires a whole new entry. I’ve been hearing more and more about this concept of slowing down, do the work, put in the time, and if then and only then will the progress come. In the last week I picked up on it from Dave Ramsey…
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Shit show
***If you have a gag reflex don’t read. Go to another post*** Setup Today was the mowing of the weeds. Picture tall weeds sprinkled with clumps of grass and the smallest width push mower you’ve ever seen in your life. And the sun is baking on my neck. It’s total joy joy! Not! I…
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Six Months Sober
I thought 6 months of being sober after drinking for 40 years warranted a post. Plus I thought for those starting down this path that hopefully there may be some information that would resonate with what their experiencing. When I quit drinking I was more then ready. There was much guilt the day after a…
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Being an adult is hard!
Yep. Being an adult is hard!!! Especially after being spoon fed the great consumer marketing campaign from birth. I want I want….I deserve I deserve… Ego: I want that cold piece of pizza for breakfast. It’s right there. It’s easy. Soul: Shut the hell up. That shit is not the way you want to start off…
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Initial observations being Alcohol-Free
When I say initial it’s only been 19 days, but coming off tipping brews for 40 years this is quite the change. I haven’t had any real physical reactions being AF and attitude wise I’ve been pretty pumped up, BUT… I have noticed this slithering around me in my shadows: – I’ve been noticing in…
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1 Week In – Alcohol Free
2-16-19: a new journey began I’m in 1 week of my happily ever afterness of being sober! Well big whoop many may say..1 week…really?? Well it’s huge for a guy like me who’s been drinking alcohol for 40 years. Yep started dabbling with it at age 13. I grew up in a blue collar town…
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