Never too late …

It’s time for my end-of-the-month post now or never in July 2026!!

I’ll share a realization I had today: 

Until they become habits, tasks  that may seem routine to others can challenge &/or overwhelm me. 

That’s why developing new habits — ways of thinking & acting — is so important. 

My reasons for not building some of these habits sooner doesn’t really matter. 

It’s never too late.

I’ve already started & this insight motivates me to keep on keeping on. 

(As routine tasks become habits, I’ll have more time, energy & brain power to invest in opportunities, dreams & true challenges.)

That time again!

It’s June 30, so I’ve gotta do it now if I want to post something this month. 

Today my thought is that the main reason I do this is to keep the account active. 

Maybe there’s also some hope that it will become a place of expression again. 

Not today. 

And that’s still OK.

Encouraging signs & wonders

I was grateful & amazed several times this weekend when situations that typically baffle & overwhelm me — often causing me to be late & extremely stressed out — went smoothly. 

The first biggie was getting the house in order & vacuumed before I left for Texas, & also manage to pack & leave on time with minimal stress. 

Another was when I set my alarm for 6:15 this morning & got up & dressed & made it to Cornerstone for breakfast 10 minutes early. And I didn’t freak out when I realized I forgot to carry to breakfast my morning meds that I take with food. 

This gives me hope that small steps of faith & progress could bring about tangible changes in some troublesome areas of my life.

The end again …

The end of another month with no blog activity from the spirit of Patricia!!

2026 & time still marches on …

I’d like to think I’m prioritizing living over writing.

I miss the results of writing. 

I don’t miss the process. 

That’s not totally accurate. 

I miss parts of the process. I just never could justify how much time it took. 

Tonight I attended the launch party for my niece’s book. I’m proud of her. She has a two-book deal with a major publisher. Wow!!

I’m grateful to be proud of her & not jealous. 

I’m grateful I could be part of her encouragement & her celebration. 

As with many of my co-workers over the years whom I mentored then they rose in the ranks above me, I’m proud to be a witness. 

I’m grateful to know & accept that is enough. 

It’s Feb. 28 & I’ve posted nothing this month

And that includes today! Sigh. 

Big Cedar reflections to come …

 …I hope