by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 22, 2014 | Monday Musings
So in my stupid and doomed attempts to do things properly I have never taken the time to try and do breathing exercises, or meditate because there are too many kids around, or I don’t have enough time, or I am hungry/sick/tired/horny and that will be distracting, or...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jul 22, 2013 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
In my job (I am a house parent for kids removed from their homes by Child Protective Services), things can change in an instant. I can have three empty beds, then get a knock on the door and be full again. I can have calm kids who I would happily take...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jul 23, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
Sometimes we all need a break, time to regenerate, delve within, leave the world behind and become clearer about who we are. In Zen one realizes the importance of meditation, self-care, and just being, so you schedule time to do this. Which is odd that we have to...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 30, 2011 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
To say my life is frustrating does not convey the daily restraint required to not commit acts which would require some friends, shovels, and a six foot hole. I can feel a breakdown coming soon. It might involve Mojitos and there will be crying. But then I hope to...