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Haunted House—Less Frightening than Life, Fun Distraction
I'm going to The Nest..."best haunted house in America." It will be nice to focus on something less terrifying than real life for a few hours. Are you a fan of haunted houses (the fake kind) or do you avoid them? What are your favorite haunted events or scary movies?
Finding the Fun Again
It's easy to get pulled into a downer and fear-saturated existence. That's why it's truly necessary to be deliberate about finding fun. Don't feel like you're running away from truth or that it's irresponsible to do something silly just because everyone around you is painting such a lousy picture with a big, fat brush. And certainly don't feel guilty because you're capable of enjoying yourself in the midst of struggle and uncertainty.
The Trouble with Stopping
Getting away on vacation is something most of us look forward to or at least long for if it isn't a reality. Taking a break from "the grind" of everyday life, a change of pace and slowing down can be deeply refreshing...unless we ponder life and home and let worry take over.
Showing Love Successfully
I love to give presents.... ...I once gave him a gift certificate for a shark cage dive (he is a scuba diver). I thought it was a fabulous adventure he’d love. He seemed really surprised (perplexed) and later asked if I had also increased our life insurance and had a boyfriend. We traded this present in for another excursion.
Evaluating Enthusiasm
My Rottweiler, who is just a year old, broke the plate glass living room window this morning. She was barking very exuberantly at passing neighbor dogs and simply got carried away. I warped in from the bedroom and there she sat with a doggy-stunned look on her face amidst the shattered glass. She was unharmed, but still, damage was done. Have you ever gotten very caught up with enthusiasm for something and over-reached?
About Diane
Diane Markins writes and speaks in a "high def, authentic style" about issues that impact daily living. She aspires to reflect the love of God as a wife, mom, businesswoman, speaker and writer. Married to her high school sweetheart in 1979, Diane is also the mother of two grown kids and a daughter-in-law. Her life is also shared with two dogs and a cat.
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