Blogger’s note: Please see our updated views based on reference to Rachel Hollis. We have all fallen off the wagon and had to start over.  It stinks and it takes so much effort.  Every time it happens I think, “not again.”  Last July, I started over and I told you all about it in a…

  We have written often about being present and aware on this blog.  We all know the importance of being physically, emotionally and mentally “there” whether it be with your family, work or friends.  The catch is that it’s not always easy.  We have so many distractions; so many things constantly vying for our attention….

  I have a friend who is thinking about making a major life change.  She confided in me recently about this idea bouncing around in her head and asked for my thoughts. I responded to her immediately, but I have been thinking about what she  asked me for days now. It’s always easy to say,…