I was aware of a theoretical difference between reacting and responding. Of course, I thought, I would much rather respond than react in situations. I just couldn’t get beyond scratching the surface of the concept. I then read about how I could distinguish reacting vs responding by how I felt after an event. I then…
Life Skills
All Of Me
Ugh, I’ve been noticing how I am more than happy to take full credit for my mistakes, but barely give myself credit for the things I am doing well. For instances, I’ve been faithfully practicing my banjo and making steady progress, but my first reaction about my playing is one of abject disgust. It is…
S***t Storm
I swear that I am supposed to be learning something, but I certainly haven’t figured out what yet. Since I have last written a virtual torrent of crap has been raining down in my life. Multiple (totaling over 10 at last count) lengthy life-threatening hospitalizations for my mom, dad and MIL, all with unnecessary, ugly…