Thought Salad

Tag: living the dream

  • The goal

  • Spring change

  • Feb 29

  • Strength

  • Anticipation of elation

    I spent the first hour of my morning scrolling, finding it hard to motivate myself to do anything else. I’m not sure why. There’s plenty for me to do. Maybe my brain just needs a break. But it feels like I’m smack dab in the middle of a huge life event. Like something big is…

  • Growth mindset

  • Questions

  • Meaning in moments

    Meaning in moments

    What gives life meaning? Reading Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, I’ve found myself in a contemplative mood. What allows us to continue despite the loses we incur, Sometimes subtle, other times dramatic and cruel? Tonight, I introduced my kids to Darkwing Duck. The warmth of the youngest pressed against my side Filled me with a…

  • A life worth living

    A life worth living

    The warmth of sun on my face, Turned toward the sky A sunrise in the morning, So beautiful it makes me cry The laughter of a child So free and true Storms rolling in Wind howling and blue Crunch of snow Underneath my feet Smiling at a stranger I happened to meet Long, glorious walks…

  • Lights

    Lights

    In a room with a thousand light bulbs One by one They turn on The light is blinding With its simple glow When only a handful appear Will I survive A full illumination? Am I ready To brave such a clear world? With trembling, tentative steps I stand on the stage And chin held high,…