Tag Archives: Ordinary Life

BORDERING ON TEARS

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Judy

When people hear that I sleep so few hours, they often tell me that it is not possible to function that way. I smile with the knowledge that those people are welcome to their beliefs and can continue give themselves that message if they so choose. I prefer to tell myself a different message. My message is that I have more energy than I ever did before when I slept more and was sad. Continue reading →

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EVERY TIME I SEE A SMILE

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Judy

On Sunday, I picked up a brand new Mac computer! My childhood friend, Steve, helped me decided which one to order. I had the computer shipped to him first so he could prepare it for me. I sent him a backup drive to work with. Steve set it up and added significant and fantastic music software for me. There was no way I could ever repay him for all the extras he added for me. Continue reading →

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I CRY AS YOU LEAVE

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Judy

It was a beautiful morning as I entered Connie’s backyard for our hypnotherapy session. The summer’s warmth had not yet penetrated; I appreciated the coolness and noticed the lovely flowers in the garden as I entered her guesthouse. Before coming to our appointment, I had visited my father who was in a separate nursing facility from my mother. He had only recently been discharged from the hospital. I drove to my appointment listening to my new song. My song was more beautiful than anything I could have ever imagined. Continue reading →

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I KNOW YOU CAN’T STAY

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Judy

I also remember Jason as I sing my song. I am amazed that I have a new “goodbye song” with a completely different theme than my prior song “Saying Goodbye.” My new song contains acceptance about the process of seeing someone I love depart. I believe that is a huge step in my evolution as a human. Life is all about arrivals and departures. Continue reading →