Always Starting…The Art of Never Giving Up
Journal of a journey through life, true love and lessons learned along the way.
Day 23 prompt: T.D. Jakes notes, "If what you see modeled in front of you is in any way deformed or deranged your concept of normalcy is defined by what you see. It is hard to be what you have not seen."If you believe this then how can you change your normal? Can you rise... Continue Reading →
Day 22 prompt: Gary Kiel (my super-handsome spouse) says normal is whatever is the middle in the group of people you are with at that moment. Normal resides in the middle of two extremes and can change based on the group dynamic.What group best defines your normal? My answer: This is a great prompt and... Continue Reading →
Day 21 prompt: Michelle Obama said, "I was checking the boxes defining who I was supposed to be." Are you checking boxes or living or striving or standing still? My answer: I am definitely checking the boxes because I have created a purpose-driven life that is defined by planning and then doing. In the last... Continue Reading →
Day 19 prompt: Author Janet Mock noted, "None of us should reach for normal. Normal is so basic." What is your opinion? My answer: Well this is a fun prompt. I am not sure how I feel about this as I have tried it so many ways and normal feels resolved, normal feels calm, normal... Continue Reading →
Here is where I am, anxiety-ridden without being able to describe the "why". I feel it, and I know the feeling well. If you ask what I am anxious about I likely cannot tell you. What causes the anxiety is a tornado of thoughts and emotions all at once, therefore to identify the ONE thing... Continue Reading →
Day 18 prompt: Do you recognize "normal" in your life when it is at its peak?At what point do you look back and realize that you long for "normal"? Sometimes it is a normal that you didn't even realize you had until it's gone. My answer: Well we are all keenly aware of what normal... Continue Reading →
Day 13 prompt: How much effort do you put into normal? Is it a routine, discipline or a "flying by the seat of your pants" kind of normal? My answer: Well as I have previously indicated, I put a lot of work into normal on a daily basis. I like rules and routines and thrive... Continue Reading →
Day 11 prompt: How many variations of normal do you have in your life? For example today you may be happy or sad or ill - are they all "normal"? My answer: Interesting topic as it may be it about what is YOUR normal and my normal is obsession over diet and exercise and anxiety... Continue Reading →
Day 7 prompt: Is your normal the same as someone else's? Why? How do you separate the expectation? How does someone else's normal inspire, intimidate or disappoint you? My answer: I like this prompt as much of what makes something normal is that it is what everyone else has, does or is. The very act... Continue Reading →
Day 5 prompt: Why is normal even a "thing"? Does "normal" really exist? In what context have you used it in your life? My answer: Normal is how we describe life as it is agreed upon. Normal life is sleeping at night, working during the day, having a job, weekday, weekends, grocery shopping, cleaning, going... Continue Reading →
Always Starting...The Art of Never Giving Up 