by Havi Brooks | Dec 30, 2014 | my personal practice
I had to get a physical last week. As you may know, I’ve been dread-avoiding this for months and have postponed so many times that it’s ridiculous. Really there is nothing about getting a physical that is even remotely palatable for me, and the last one...
by Havi Brooks | Oct 11, 2011 | stucknesses & stuckification
There are many kinds of Panicky Jitters. Today I’m thinking about: the ones that magically appear when you commit to an Adventure. Like a mysterious project, something we’ve been understandably avoiding. Or when you sign up for Rally (Rally!). Or say yes...
by Havi Brooks | Apr 8, 2011 | updates & announcements
In which I cover the good stuff and the hard stuff in my week, trying for the non-preachy, non-annoying side of ritual and self-reflection. And you get to join in if you feel like it. The hard stuff Stupid being-allergic-to-vacation. So unfair. I tried a mini-mini...
by Havi Brooks | Jul 17, 2010 | stuff I think about
Personal ads! They’re … personal! Very. So my itty bitty personal ads made me realize that it’s time to make a regular practice of trying to feel okay asking for stuff. Even when the asking thing feels weird and conflicted. Ever since I posted the...
by Havi Brooks | Apr 20, 2010 | my personal practice
Okay. This post was supposed to be a continuation of yesterday’s musings about the art of preparing for something you really, really want. About the Playground — my new baby that is not a baby, and some of the things I’m doing, working on, thinking...