Author Archives: bonnevivantelife
Running Through Hope
I love snow. I love it more now that my son is old enough to shovel. I hate shoveling. But snow, I love the snow. One of my favoritest (yes, I made that up) moments in life is running in … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Running, spirituality
Tagged hope, meditation, mindfulness, possibilities, running, snow
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Single Woman
Most of the time I’m pretty good with minding my own business. With living the life I want, and not what society expects of me. With not picking up the pressures society tries to foist on my back. By “most … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged being single, True love, Valentine's Day
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How To Turn Feral Cats into Boy Leaders: Step 1
I don’t know if you’ve ever had the pleasure of trying to lead 35 Boy Scout tweens and teens through a process to build independence and leadership. I have not, and I do not envy our selfless Scoutmaster. For a … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Parenting
Tagged Boy Scouts of America, critical thinking, leaders, leadership, project management
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My Intention
I lied. Because I’m a bad liar, I’m admitting it. I said I don’t make new year’s resolutions. So I’ll tell you I decided I have an intention for this year. See what I did there? I’m dealing with someone … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged compassion, generosity, intentions, interbeing, loving kindness, meditation, Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh
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Vibrations of the Soul
My friends know it’s a rare occasion if they call at the last minute to hang out, and I’m actually available. I lead a full life, and between my work, my kids, their activities, my hobbies, and my social life, … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged journey of life, meditation, mindfulness, slowing down
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Don’t Throw the First Punch, But You Better Throw the Last
Mama Bear, here. My Boy got jumped yesterday. Assaulted by three high school kids on his walk home from school. There he is, 12 years old, minding his own business, walking down the sidewalk of a busy street in the … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Parenting
Tagged empowerment, fighting, Krav Maga, protecting kids, self-defense
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Fashion Meets Poetry Meets Tribe Sister
Right now my hair is uber-trendy because I have salt and pepper hair, with an extra side of salt. People pay a lot of money for this look right now. Gray is where it’s at. Until it’s not anymore, and … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Relationships
Tagged aging gracefully, beauty, empowerment, fashion meets poetry, flaws, sistering, sisters, tribe
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My Wish For You in 2016
It’s a new year. Have you made your resolutions? You know I do not. That’s just not how I roll. Instead, today, I’m reflecting back on 2015. Two friends, in wishing me a happy new year, said they hoped 2016 … Continue reading
Lessons From Bikram
I have learned to never say never. So when I said I would never try Bikram yoga, of course you knew I would. I was in a place of needing self-care, and for some reason, trying Bikram seemed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness
Tagged Bikram yoga, discomfort, do hard things, mindfulness, perseverance, thrive
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You’re a Mess. Cheer Up.
My dear friend tells me I’m a mess. Wtf? Granted, this is a friend who I trust like no other. When I fall apart, she is the one who holds space for me to unravel and become a puddle on … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged breathe, certainty, fear, mindfulness, uncertainty, vulnerability
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Thrive Fully Creative 