Category Archives: Personal Growth

Keeping the Spirit…My Parenting Blurb

Posted on February 24, 2018 by vivalovealways

My oldest son, whom I now refer to as the, “Man-child”, seems to be coming into his own. Truth be told, it has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride raising him. Now, he is someone who I actually enjoy being … Continue reading →

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What an idiot!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by vivalovealways

One stupid maneuver of mine in a series of many…(insert face palm here) I came home from work yesterday feeling oddly, “punchy”. It was Friday and although I worked hard, we ladies in the office were conversing and laughing … Continue reading →

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The Gentle Bear & The Busy Bee

Posted on September 4, 2017 by vivalovealways

Being from New York and moving barely before my nineteenth birthday, clear across the country to a desert town, I eventually met my husband almost four years later. He introduced me to the norms of being a desert rat, as … Continue reading →

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Gandhi, Maslow and Me, Living it up Harmoniously…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

~ Abraham Maslow My husband grew up within a normal family dynamic, full of unity, unconditional love and support. All his needs were met as a child and into adulthood. His family’s love never wavered. This is what should be … Continue reading →

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The substance of things hoped for…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” -Unknown Faith. A word we have all incorporated in at least some small aspect of our lives. A word that we put into practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged belief, blog, blogging, ethics, evidence, experiences, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, karma, Life, living, logic, martyr, opposition, perception, personal, positive thinking, seeking, selfish, trust, truth, world, writing | Leave a comment

Crazy Carl, Chicken Lady, and Dark Sunglasses Man has nothing on me!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by vivalovealways

It began as a typical Thursday morning; alarm clock went off, I show signs of life, and therefore the animal kingdom lingers and jumps around in anticipation knowing they will be fed only seconds from now. I stumble to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family dynamics, Friendship, Personal Growth | Tagged acceptance, apology, appreciation, awkward, bathrooms, Children, cringing, experiences, flaky people, friendship, gratitude, humble, humility, humor, issues, laughing, Life, love and hate, quality time, shame, spending time, time flies, true friends, what not to do, why me | 6 Comments

Enlightenment

Posted on January 19, 2015 by vivalovealways

A long time ago, a very dear friend sent this to me in a beautiful picture frame that I still keep hung on my wall. I often stare at it to center me: To encourage being in the moment and find gratitude … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth | Tagged acceptance, awareness, centering, completeness, faith, gratitude, growth, in the moment, insight, inspiration, Life, living, mindfulness, natural, peace, poems, responses, today, tomorrow, trust | 2 Comments

TMI TAG

Posted on January 14, 2015 by vivalovealways

I was included in the TMI Tag, by my fellow writer, reader and blogger, from mamlisa4. She is a talented and comforting writer who portrays her view of life in eloquent, smooth flowing, and inspiring ways. Her views are overall genuine. … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged being me, being real, blogging, fun, getting personal, happy, knowing you, meeting people, new friends, TMI, writing | 3 Comments

I refuse…

Posted on December 17, 2014 by vivalovealways

While keeping vigil for two days/nights in a row for my youngest son, checking his temperature, making sure he’s hydrated, and dosing him with, what seemed like way too much ibuprofen, I was able to catch a snooze here and there. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged Children, errands, family, in the moment, parenting, personal growth, positive thinking, reflection, sick days | 2 Comments

What to be when I grow up? A mid-life crisis in the making.

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vivalovealways

Here I am barely past 40. I look beyond today where my children have grown and moved on in their lives. And as I smile anticipating what their bright young futures will be like, I think to myself; “What the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth | Tagged 40 something, career, family, inspiration, Life, midlife crisis, mother, personal growth | 2 Comments

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