I live by this phrase in emergency work. Patient conditions can be critical and scary, and sometimes I doubt my own abilities. Life has been hectic lately. I am halfway through my advanced EMT course, doing ride time on ambulances and time on the floor in emergency rooms. So I have not had planning time … Continue reading Even When You Think You Can’t, You Have to.
Category: Life’s Lessons
Using Leftovers for Soup – a New Life Lesson
Our winter weather started off this week with a foot of snow. I knew I needed to make a pot of soup for the week, but what kind? No family member gave me any ideas. I had half a head of cabbage left from making galumpki's. I found half a ring of kielbasa in the … Continue reading Using Leftovers for Soup – a New Life Lesson
Can You Count the Important Things in Your Life?
A Life Lesson: It’s the little things that count How often do the things that went wrong plague your thoughts? The harsh words spoken, an accident, a plan that went awry…. Our minds often tend to focus on things that were hurtful, a mistake or we delve into “what if” thinking. What if we change … Continue reading Can You Count the Important Things in Your Life?
How to Lower Stress With Red Squirrels
Lately my morning coffee has been spent with our red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus for those of you who want to know the genus species name). Well, me with the coffee and watching the red squirrels run around and eat the sunflower seeds and nuts I put out. I love watching their antics. My "regular" job, … Continue reading How to Lower Stress With Red Squirrels
How to Behave Outdoors
How to behave outdoors – sounds silly doesn’t it? And yet I see signs of misbehavior no matter where I go. It ranges from something as simple as littering to disturbing wildlife and destroying habitat. Let’s look at animals, since that’s my first love in life. Many people believe that if a baby fawn is … Continue reading How to Behave Outdoors
How to make and use Homemade Bread Crumbs
I haven't purchased a box of bread crumbs since I don't know when, because I make my own. I got tired of paying several dollars for, well, crumbs. Rather than throw away the leftover bread that's almost stale, or the end pieces no one wants to eat, I turn them into usable crumbs. Saving money … Continue reading How to make and use Homemade Bread Crumbs
How to be at Peace Right Where You Are…another Life Lesson
It’s not always easy feeling good about right where you are in life. However, I am a firm believer that things always work out exactly as they are supposed to. As the saying goes, if you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plans are. I am reminded of this lesson today, on … Continue reading How to be at Peace Right Where You Are…another Life Lesson
A Life Lesson: It’s the Little Things that Matter
It’s the little things that count. How often do the things that went wrong plague your thoughts? The harsh words spoken, an accident, a plan that went awry…. Our minds often tend to focus on things that were hurtful, a mistake or we delve into “what if” thinking. What if we change that around, and … Continue reading A Life Lesson: It’s the Little Things that Matter
Life Lesson: Money Never Buys Anything But Stuff
We've all heard the phrase "Money doesn't buy happiness". And that's true. But it doesn't buy anything else other than "stuff" - the physical knick-knacks, personal property, and material things that accumulate in our lives. Let's not forget the other definition of stuff means "to pack tightly". Money does not buy happiness, a healthy body … Continue reading Life Lesson: Money Never Buys Anything But Stuff
Why Go Out into the Woods? Shinrin-Yoku, that’s why
I have always loved nature, and I love taking a walk outside in the woods. Unbeknownst to me, it's even got a name - forest bathing or in Japanese, Shinrin-yoku meaning forest medicine . This is the practice of immersing yourself in nature and using all your senses - sound and smell as well as … Continue reading Why Go Out into the Woods? Shinrin-Yoku, that’s why