My dad called me the other day all excited about an interesting idea he’d had about relationships, that they are like bank accounts. Of course, others have had this thought that we must make deposits into our relationships in order to be able to access “withdrawals.”
Dad wanted to take it a step further though and [...]
Withdrawals and Deposits in Relationships
Published in July 26th, 2009
Posted by Clever Betsy in Communication, Date Order Blog Entries, Family, Philosophy, Relationships, Self Help
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Michael Jackson ~ Thrilled or Chilled?
Published in July 8th, 2009
Posted by Clever Betsy in Date Order Blog Entries, Entertainment, Media, Music, Philosophy, Self Help, Sobriety, Society
My first memory of Michael Jackson is of watching the “Thriller” video at a slumber party when I was about 8 years old. I was one of the youngest kids there and very sheltered. My parents didn’t let me watch much tv at all, let alone anything scary! I remember being totally terrified of the [...]
Metanoia
Published in April 18th, 2009
My husband drew my attention to the definition of the word “Metanoia” which is referenced in a song by MGMT – a band that I’m growing to love. Here’s Wiki’s explanation of the term:
“Metanoia in the context of theological discussion, where it is used often, is usually interpreted to mean repentance. However, some people argue [...]
Looking for the Silver Lining or the Cloud?
Published in April 17th, 2009
I’ve been in a bit of a negative space that I’m trying to pull myself out of. It occurred to me today that while I’m supposed to be looking for the silver lining, I seem to be focusing on finding and/or manufacturing clouds! It can become a really bad thought pattern, building dark cumulus clouds…
What [...]
Dark Places Vs. Light Places
Published in April 16th, 2009
I have a dear friend who is struggling for her sobriety. I empathize. I’ve been there. I don’t judge her at all. I’m grateful to her for all the times she’s propped me up, given me advice and helped me meet my own goals. So, I’m glad to listen any time she calls and do [...]
Slow Down to Speed Up
Published in March 12th, 2009
My 4 year-old can be so insightful sometimes. Today we were having one of those delightful conversations you can have only with kids – “What kind of animal would you be?” We covered the entire globe of animals and both swore to be all sorts of mammals, amphibians and reptiles. But one part of the [...]
Gnats in my Mental Grass
Published in March 11th, 2009
I had an annoying day yesterday and couldn’t sleep last night. I tried my relaxation techniques and I was in such an anxious mood that even those went awry. At least they did so in a humorous way…
One of the visions I conjure to calm myself is water-skiing on an early morning in Summer. Usually [...]
Chuck the Cheese
Published in January 2nd, 2009
A friend and I were laughing about her lactose intolerance today. Tonight I went with my kids to Chuckie Cheese. Both experiences made me think about what we tolerate and why.
My friend Rhonda and I were on the phone today as we often are. It’s so nice to have a friend who is home listening [...]
One Year of Sobriety!
Published in December 12th, 2008
Well, it’s official! I have one year’s sobriety. I didn’t think it would be a big deal but it is. Last year on this date my husband and I decided that it would be best for our family if we stopped drinking. So, we got rid of the booze in the house and started avoiding [...]
Stuffing
Published in November 28th, 2008
Coping mechanisms take many forms. Unfortunately, for me eating is a way to “deal.” Especially now that I don’t drink, I seem to be more of a “foodie” than before.
This holiday season has been very stressful for me. Maybe because I have little kids I’ve been thinking back to my own childhood quite a lot. [...]
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