by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 27, 2021 | Resilience
Words to Live Into #3 When the crazy makers barge into your world or unforeseen problems wreak havoc, remember, you have the capacity to proceed with unflappable calm. You can learn to keep your cool in a crisis. I know you can, because sometimes I can too. And...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 20, 2021 | Resilience
Words to Live Into #2 You don’t quit.Sure, you may have slacked off, you may have not been productive for a while,you may have not always given your best effort, but you don’t quit.You keep going. You sweat, you keep working out,you keep caring, you keep working, you...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 14, 2021 | Resilience
Words to Live Into #1 Will it sink or will it float? David Letterman used this question to test all types of objects for a humorous segment for years on the Late Show. Yes, physics with flair. Some items sank to the bottom, while others returned to the surface with...
by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 7, 2021 | Serendipity
The joy of listening in “You just look lovely today. Yes, you do-oo. But, I think you’ve eaten too much, so we need to take a walk. You’ll have to wait up for me, don’t get ahead of me too much. We can just walk and talk for a while.” And with that admonition, the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 31, 2021 | Caregiving
End of summer reminders Not every day is full of “bluebirds on your shoulder.” Problem finders, negative people, and fussy folks bump into us. Surgeries, procedures and setbacks arise as well. Stuff happens. Not all of it ideal. Create beautiful moments anyway. Take a...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 29, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #5Working and living with other people generates stress. However, the degree of anxious intensity escalates in your own mind. From the outside in and from the inside out, you grapple with managing tension.And so you long for calm, peace, and...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 16, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #4 You may already be using one or more of these. Each one takes your mind off of problems and leads you to refocus. Pet Therapy. Your dog greets you warmly with no judgment every time. Petting and playing with dogs, cats, or most any pet takes your...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 12, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #3 Several years ago I engaged in a guided spiritual retreat with 10-15 other people. Here, I was introduced to the Labyrinth. Contrary to initial assumptions, it is not a maze. Rather, the Labyrinth has one way in and one way out. At times you will...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 2, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #2 How do you get back to here? Almost always, our stressors live in the past and the future. Granted, this very day may have difficulty, but over the course of your life, the specific moments of active, present-moment stress are few. And even in...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 30, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #1 Do you have a sacred space? Can you retreat to a specific location to change your mind and your mood for the better? If you close your eyes, you may think of a location that generates a strong sense of relaxation, release, and replinishment. You...
