I don’t mean to be morbid. The sun is shining and the temperature outside is climbing each day. Spring is officially here, but my mind goes elsewhere. What else is new? I have been thinking about my impact on others in my life, or even those I meet in passing and may never see again.Continue reading “How Do I Want To Be Remembered?”
Author Archives: Gilda Tavernese
Stop Saying Sorry!
You’ve done it. I’ve done it. We have all done it. Our happy mask cracks and a tear streams down our face. We are showing another emotion other than happiness—and the first thing we say is, “I’m sorry.” Stop! Stop! Stop! We need to stop saying we are sorry when we show any other emotionContinue reading “Stop Saying Sorry!”
Fresh Air
Fresh air in and all around Brings new life Fresh starts And new perspectives Stale past no longer lingers I open up the window And my heart To the changing winds And to the fresh air Spring is ever so close. May it bring greener pastures for us all.
How To Navigate Through Emotional Pain
No one gets out of life without experiencing some form of emotional turmoil. It is what truly shapes us and alters our growth right down to the spiritual level. So, if this is as common as having a belly button, why is it still taboo to talk about it in social circles? It is saidContinue reading “How To Navigate Through Emotional Pain”
25+ Things That Make A Good Day
My February blues never cease to amazingly creep up on me each and every year. I’m trying really hard to fight and push past my negative downward spiralling thoughts in the tiniest of ways. Sometimes it’s quite literally second by second moments that seem impossible to get through when my anxiety and sadness engulfs me.Continue reading “25+ Things That Make A Good Day”
All Smiles & Broken Hearts
A smile can hide a thousand thoughts But sometimes a thousand words cannot bring about a smile. A smile can hide a broken heart with broken unfound pieces. A smile can ease another soul but give no comfort in return. Smiling faces all around No one stops to see the cracks abound. So many heavy—butContinue reading “All Smiles & Broken Hearts”
When Men Say UGGs Look Ugly On Women
It’s the classic banter between men and women. Men see it one way women see it another. I’m not here to dog on anyone. Opinions are just that, opinions. However, if a man—or the man in your life—says they do not like a particular style or article of clothing, would that change your mind enoughContinue reading “When Men Say UGGs Look Ugly On Women”
The Joy of Being 44!
It’s great to have choices in life. What’s even better is enjoying whatever choice you make, even if you change your mind. Doing what makes you happy, even in the smallest daily aspects of life. For example, dressing up makes me immensely happy. However, washing my makeup off, slipping into comfy clothing, and jumping intoContinue reading “The Joy of Being 44!”
The Ebbs & Flows Of Life
When life is quiet we think it’s loud, but when the whirlwind hits it’s deafening. I went in and out of four hospitals in seven days. My sister had a beautiful baby girl, Emily, and my daughter had urgent knee surgery. I wanted to be in so many places at once to help. I feltContinue reading “The Ebbs & Flows Of Life”
Anxious ‘Animals’
On average, 30% of adults will suffer a form of an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime. I believe that number is much higher because so many people try to mask their anxiety by self medicating using drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Therefore, I believe this issue is grossly underreported. Did you knowContinue reading “Anxious ‘Animals’”
Thoughts At F___ It Forties 