Settling A Mind in Flux

I am unsure whether my mind is a reflection of things happening around me and outside of me; or, if the turmoil in the world is a reflection of my mind.  Intellectually, I know the two are not directly interrelated - however.   The past week, actually the last little while, I feel like everything is spiralling. 

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Health Crisis - Who Cares?

Today, I found myself reflecting on the state of healthcare in many so-called developed nations. It is a strange paradox: countries that pride themselves on progress and prosperity still fail to provide adequate medical care to vast portions of their populations. How can this be?

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Who Loses?

I don't know what is happening within North America right now.  Has the US declared some kind of war on Canada and Mexico?  We all know who will suffer in this sandbox scuffle.  The working Joe or Jane or Jan or Sam, that's who.  The billionaires don't care.  Every breath they take they are making another $1000+.  But the average working person, they'll suffer.  If you think groceries and the cost of living was high before.  Well, wait for it.  It is nutters and it really didn't have to be. Doesn't have to be.

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From Passion to Purpose: Getting Out of My Head

Intro:Starting an Etsy shop wasn’t part of some grand master plan. It began with a spark—a feeling that maybe, just maybe, the things I create could make someone smile, feel seen, or connect on a deeper level. I wanted to share why I believe stories like mine—and yours—matter more than ever.

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All Over The Place

So much is happening right now.  My personal/business life parallels what is happening in the external world.  I don't know if it is just me but there is a snowball of events occurring simultaneously.  It is difficult to keep up. I  have been trying to focus on getting the business going and everything that entails.  Sometimes it seems like things are coming at me quickly and there is little time to absorb or deflect.  I just zone out (a little online movie streaming). 

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