Hello and Happy Deep Thoughts Thursday! Although today is drab and dreary, I’m feeling all sorts of cheery, as we have hit the peak of cherry blossom season here in the DC area! The blossoms decided to pop a little early this year due to the extra sunshine and warm weather that we’ve had during … Continue reading
An Ode to my Irish Grandma
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, DTT Readers! Cheers to another week! This week, like every other one during the past few years, has flown by in the flash of a leprechaun escaping a trap. I’m still Fitbit-free and feeling fabulous this week. I started a new gut-friendly workout and lifestyle program on Tuesday and my body … Continue reading
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes…
Last Thursday’s post flowed like a raging river, as I knew exactly what I wanted to write about as soon as I broke up with my Fitbit. This week, inspiration wasn’t as easy to come by until Tuesday night when I was in way too much pain (i.e. the knot/trigger point in my right shoulder … Continue reading
My Recent Breakup
Well, the deed is done. Last Saturday morning, I finally broke up with my Fitbit. It had been a long time coming and the telltale signs were all there — my connection to the device had grown weaker, my goals and beliefs had changed, I found myself making less and less of an effort to … Continue reading
Celebrating 10 Years of Elyse
(NOTE: This post is also available in audio form as a podcast – https://anchor.fm/deepthoughtthursdays/embed/episodes/Celebrating-10-Years-of-Elyse-e1es998) I often have to remind myself of how lucky I truly am. It’s so easy to get swept up in the day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month, year-to-year cycle. And before you know it, the years-to-years have become decades. In that time, so many … Continue reading
No Longer Saving it “For Best”
I loved my Grandmother, Helen, for so many reasons, one of them being the funny little adages (well, at least I thought they were “funny little adages”) she used to say. One of her most well-known was about “saving things for best.” As such, you were supposed to reserve the fancy sheets and towels for … Continue reading
Finding Sunshine Among the Chaos
The sun is shining brightly outside my office window as my kitty, Twinkles, lays basking in its warm rays on the nearby couch. The temperature is a glorious 61 degrees in McLean, Virginia today. A light breeze ruffles the now-budding trees and the smell of the promise of spring is in the air. Aside from … Continue reading
Catching up on Days 4-9
Thankfully, I’ve given myself some grace when it comes to catching up on my daily affirmations and reflections. I’m currently in-between getting Clara off the bus and waiting to pick Elyse up from her after-school activity and have decided that now would be the perfect time to play a little catch up. So, here we … Continue reading
Day 3: Today, I AM…
Thriving! “I reap the benefits of a life spent in health, joy and contribution.” Happy Thrive-Day, friends! Just a quickie post to keep myself honest and on-task. Per the usual, it’s been a day of catching up and trying to get ahead of the game a bit as we head into the weekend. I started … Continue reading
Giving within, not Giving up
Author’s Note: The purpose of this entry is not to discuss religion or religious beliefs. Its sole intent is to engage in a dialogue about the relationship between behavior and the current state of affairs in this particular author’s life and was inspired by a dear friend’s Facebook query. Thanks for the inspiration, B. 🙂 … Continue reading