Monthly Archives: June 2018

TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE

Posted on June 30, 2018 by hafong

Tomorrow is Canada’s birthday. There will be a lot of celebrating and singing of this native land, the true north strong and free. I see in my mind’s eye how we stand tall, straight and on guard as we sing … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Posted on June 29, 2018 by hafong

So, I’ve let out my morning angst and shed my morning tears. I must feel and acknowledge my feelings of disappointments and sadness. I must give voice to what is in my heart. To deny myself and suppress all that … Continue reading →

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SITTING IN THE EVENING OF THE DAY

Posted on June 27, 2018 by hafong

Sitting still with myself is a tough task. I am not comfortable with myself. Are you, with yourself? It’s like facing a panel of judges, answering questions, facing up to truths. Yes, let me out of here! I squirm and … Continue reading →

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THE HEAT IS ON

Posted on June 21, 2018 by hafong

There are no easies especially on sizzling hot days. My AC doesn’t work. Turning it on only killed the furnace fan. And no AC. How does that make life better, eh? So here I am chilling on the deck, trying … Continue reading →

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ON DEPRESSION, THERAPY AND MEDICATION

Posted on June 17, 2018 by hafong

It’s no secret that I have trouble with being cheery sometimes. It feels like that most days but I know that is not true. There are people who think I AM a happy and cheerful person. Who am I to … Continue reading →

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SUMMER TIME BLUES

Posted on June 16, 2018 by hafong

I’m just passed my least favourite part of the day – lunch and its aftermath. I don’t know why that is. Today is the worst. I haven’t fully recovered from my cold. I still have that occasional hard to shake … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL I WANT TO BE

Posted on June 13, 2018 by hafong

This morning I sat with Melli O’Brien and Jack Kornfield for the Mindfulness Summit’s session on how to integrate spiritual life with everyday life. It’s good to review and revisit the sessions from October 2015. When things are going well, … Continue reading →

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I AM THE REASON

Posted on June 12, 2018 by hafong

It’s my therapy hour. I’ve come to tap myself well. I’m pleased to say that my cough has eased alot. I had a decent night of sleep, though I did have to get up and sleep on the couch for … Continue reading →

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LIZARD BRAIN CHATTER

Posted on June 11, 2018 by hafong

Summer time and the living hasn’t been easy. I’m doing my best not to fret about my disappointments, disillusionments and all the other dis—s. The mind is not so easy to control, especially mine. It’s skipping and hopping all over. … Continue reading →

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MANY A TEAR HAS TO FALL

Posted on June 10, 2018 by hafong

So I slept on the couch again last night. Easier to prop my head up on the arm rest and a pillow. I did get enough sleep though interrupted by a few coughing episodes. I have stopped using the Zenhale … Continue reading →

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