Category Archives: Mindfulness

God, Vivienne & Lightning Bugs

Posted on July 6, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Oh, the difference a season makes. The last time I went on a silent monastic retreat, it was the winter of this year. A snow storm was heading in as I drove away from the quiet solitude at the end … Continue reading →

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Endless Summer Lessons

Posted on June 21, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

We just returned from a week down the shore. It was as fabulous and relaxing as you might imagine. It’s a week of unplugging and hopping off the grid, of working hard on tan lines, walking up and down the … Continue reading →

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The One Who Got Away

Posted on June 9, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

My friend told me a story about a man she dated a handful of times, maybe two handsful of times, years and years ago. He abruptly told her he didn’t think it would work out. Some moments she thinks he … Continue reading →

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Bad Hair Day

Posted on June 3, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

We try to walk to school when we can. It’s a mile through lovely wooded open space. The paths meander through playgrounds and over creeks. This morning we saw a baby bunny in the grass by the path. It looked … Continue reading →

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Saving Love, Saving Yourself

Posted on May 29, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

You cannot save people. You can only love them. Anaïs Nin And sometimes that means you must love them from afar. I have a friend who had difficulty accepting that her now-ex-boyfriend continued to make life decisions that were not … Continue reading →

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The Bleeding Heart Party

Posted on May 22, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I am ending today’s pity party. We may have one later tonight, or tomorrow, or this long weekend at the beach. But for now, it’s over. Everyone go home. This time my pity party was over a fun date. I’d … Continue reading →

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Squeal!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I made her blog!!! http://momastery.com/blog/2014/05/09/wait-better-show/ OK, realistically I’m but a mere footnote to Glennon’s amazing Love Firestorm message–of showing up just as you are to make the world a better place. And that none of us are perfect. And that … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Glennon

Posted on May 5, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Last night I went to a presentation and book signing with an author I greatly admire, Glennon Doyle Melton. She created Momastery and Love Revolutions, and I signed on to be a Monkee years ago before she really hit it big … Continue reading →

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Shhh!!!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I have officially become the crazy old lady who barks at strangers. I used to be the crazy young woman who yelled at passers-by, but that was when I was a College Student at Happy Hour. I’m surprised the “old … Continue reading →

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Habit of Despair

Posted on April 26, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

  Old habits die hard, and new ones are just as hard to create. There used to be a universally accepted myth that it took 21 days to form a new habit–Floss daily! Stop smoking! Make your bed! No one … Continue reading →

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