Tag Archives: joy

Happy Lights

Posted on December 12, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

“Happy holidays,” we wish friends and strangers. Happy. We want to be happy. We want others to be happy. New shoes make me happy. Vodka makes me happy. The beach makes me happy. My kids’ snuggles makes me happy. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness | Tagged full life, happiness, joy, life well lived, satisfaction | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness | Tagged despair, habits, happiness, joy, life changes, perspective | 6 Comments

#endofyearblogpost

Posted on December 31, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I think I’m supposed to come up with some sort of list–a year-end list of lessons learned, or milestone moments, or gratitudes, or resolutions, or horrible events, or things to look forward to in the new year. Some sort of … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, spirituality | Tagged 2013, 2014, grateful, gratitude, joy, mindfulness, new year, new year's resolutions, peace, relflection | 4 Comments

Members Only

Posted on December 25, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

We spend the Christmas holiday with my immediate family every year. I took the kids to Christmas Eve mass at my parents’ parish this year. En route, my son asked, “Are we members there?” I told him no, his grandparents … Continue reading →

Posted in religion, spirituality | Tagged Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve Mass, equality, joy, love, peace, religion, spirituality | Leave a comment

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 16, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I found this essay last year and I bookmarked it to use when my oldest child asks for the truth about Santa, because I knew this gig wouldn’t last much longer. This wise writer, Martha Brockenbrough, answered her daughter who asked … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged believe, faith, happiness, holidays, hope, is Santa real, joy, kindness, Santa | 7 Comments

“People gather bundles of sticks to build bridges they never cross.”-Anonymous

Posted on September 23, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

‎ “I don’t worry. I think ahead,” said my 9-year-old son. That made me laugh out loud. But then it made me worry. He’s a Worrier. The boy was born with an extra dose of Anxious and a natural knack … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged anxiety, anxious, bridge, catastrophizing, joy, kiln, plan ahead, ruminating, worry | 2 Comments