Tag Archives: self care

The Tree

Posted on January 27, 2021 by msw blog

My mother died at almost 95, and I needed to walk to the tree. That’s what my son would say after we planted a Texas redbud in Riverside Park 18 years ago. His father had died two years before, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Reflections | Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, death, divorce, emotions, faith, family, friends, Gardening, gratitude, Grief, happines, healing, loneliness, mindfulness, opportunities, relationships, respect, self care, terminally ill, Texas redbud, Traditions | Leave a comment

Advice from a (Broken) Fortune Cookie

Posted on January 26, 2021 by msw blog

Why when people know better, they so often don’t do better. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged appreciation, change, conversations, disconnect, emotions, faith, family, fortune cookie sayings, friendships, Habit, happiness, health, inspiration, life, love, mindfulness, realationships, respect, self care | Leave a comment

Not Chicken Soup!

Posted on January 16, 2021 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Hi, it’s me. I am just wondering if you had that chicken soup recipe? You know the one we made over the summer during that crazy lighting storm. Call me, love you,…

Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged care giver, chicken soup, co-cooking, cold remedies, comfort food, cooking with kids, family, farmers market, flu, gardening, kindness, love, organic, self care, sick day, snow day, soup | Leave a comment

Inspiration

Posted on January 2, 2021 by msw blog

I was deciding whether to take a new job and wondering if I was considering the change for the right reasons. After reading a article an article in O about being valued at work, I asked myself if i felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged communication, faith, friendships, happiness, humor, inspiration, love, realationships, regret, respect, self care, self love, single, strength | 4 Comments

Advice from a Horoscope

Posted on December 28, 2020 by msw blog

Today is an 8 — Take your mind off long-term matters to focus on fun in the here and now. Enjoy the excellent company. Cook up something delicious together. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged creativity, culinary challenge, emotions, entertainment, fun, Get to Happy, Horoscope, intimacy, journaling, music, realationships, relaxation, relaxing, self care | Leave a comment

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