Peeves

Because I can hardly tolerate "woe is me, I may as well curl up and stop living", I will probably never return to the practice of clinical psychology. I always want to turn on the old Eagles' song,Get Over It, or do as Bob Newhart did when playing a psychiatrist, just respond to every complaint with "Stop it!"

It is also a peeve when people blame others for the negative outcomes of their very own decisions!

Last but not least, penny wise but pound foolish.  Thrifty is good: miserly not so much.

Passion

Thomas Sowell, Hoover Institute Think Tank economist.  Even his "Random Thoughts" are more profound and politically and economically astute than any of our current politicians and their advisers. I particularly liked his take on college commencement orators. If I heard that John Stossel was going to speak at my daughter and grand daughter's commencement in May, I would be there.  I have decided to not go, and to enjoy him via cable, without the hassle of airports, long drives and tedious ceremonies..these latter constituting major peeves. I would also go if Thomas Sowell was speaking, of course!

Passion

irest has helped me explore and temper the anxiety,(fears) that have plagued me, and to tune into the true meaning of responsibility (as response ability, ala Deepak Chopra, the Seven Spiritual Laws...) instead of as guilt because I must have done something "wrong", made bad choices and all that other garbage I have packed around as the meaning of the word. Much of my anxiey is/ was generated by thinking that I controled or should be able to control everything around me,or by fearing that I would not be capable of responding "correctly" in the face of challenges or problems. Now I know that is a harmful myth.  I just need to be able to respond reasonably to events and to accept my own feelings as just as legitimate as those of others.  I have that ability. I have fear free response ability more often than not now.

Passion:mild winters

I promised myself this year I would let go of disliking the weather,  specifically the cold,  rain,  snow(God forbid)  and I did pretty much, but it was so mild and wonderful that it was easy, or was it that I was easier with it? 
I am still passionate about Yoga and still peeved with the state of the union, and the economy.  I am also able to easily let  go of my peeves these days however. I have a little image shared by my yogi guru, that helps.  I put the peeve on a little sail boat and launch it down the stream.  I watch it drift away and am at rest and joyful again. 

Passion: This kind of good news.

Lucky Cat Survives Gas Chamber Twice - Sacramento News Story - KCRA Sacramento Yeah, Andrea!  So glad you found a home.  You are beautiful.  My two would have loved you so much.  You look like them.

Peeve:

The state of the nation and the state of the state.

Passion:

A new year has arrived and new intentions to continue on the path of ever improving health.  With Mika's help I can now walk a mile before my runny nose and watery eyes do me in!  Yoga is still awesome and has helped me quell the anxiety and worry that sometimes have plagued me.
I am loving every moment of life now and have soaring moments of joy just fixing breakfast, or watching the birds at the feeders.