Tag Archives: brave

Getting Arrested Changed My Life

Posted on October 14, 2018 by bonnevivantelife

My daughter is deeply disappointed in me. She does not think it’s fitting to have any criminal record. She understands why I’ve recently turned to a scofflaw life, but she does not approve. It has taken almost 45 years to … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment | Tagged #novemberiscoming, #powertothepolls, brave, civil disobedience, courage, non-violent protest, November is coming, power to the polls, protest, resist, resistance | 11 Comments

Full of Fear

Posted on July 21, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I am full of fear. And that’s a good thing. It’s all the rage now to proclaim oneself “fearless.” I understand the sentiment behind that proclamation, but I don’t think it’s the right word. It means “free from fear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Meditation, Mindfulness | Tagged brave, bravery, courage, courageous, fear, fearless, scared | 3 Comments

Making the Band

Posted on November 12, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I love being in my band. We’ve only existed for about a month as an entity, but I’m pretty sure they feel the exact opposite about me. It is really hard for them to play a song that’s recognizable when … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness | Tagged brave, courage, inadequacy, perfection, perspective, rock band | 6 Comments

Life Lessons from Drumming

Posted on November 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

So you may know I’ve joined a rock band. These are the other facts you need to know. When I say “band,” I mean a bunch of beginners together in a room trying really hard to make noises that sound … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness | Tagged brave, drumming, drums, process | 4 Comments

Put the Armor Down, Be Vulnerable, & Marinate

Posted on February 23, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

An old, trusted friend asked about details of how my last relationship ended. We talked about it, and it was clear that I was still having difficulty with it, and the loss; I was still hurting. And I admitted that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships | Tagged authentic, authenticity, brave, courage, hope, relationships, resilience, second chance, vulnerability, vulnerable | 8 Comments

Sharing But Not Embarrassing

Posted on February 19, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I have had several friends tell me lately they are surprised I share as much of myself as I do through my writing. They know me to be a fiercely private person with firm boundaries and trust issues. So the … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness | Tagged brave, courage, disclosure, helping others, shame, sharing, truth, writing | 27 Comments