by Joan Durbin | Oct 27, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
Really? That title that sits right up above these words, “Acceptance Brings Joy!”, is that really true? Years ago when I first heard this slogan in Al-Anon, a twelve step program, I remember thinking, “You have got to be kidding me”. I mean...
by Joan Durbin | Oct 23, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
Let’s talk about compassion. Compassion is a positive thing, right? It usually makes you feel good about yourself because it’s all about kindness and caring for another person. But, how much compassion can one person give away and still stay strong, happy,...
by Joan Durbin | Oct 21, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
So! Feelings. And we all know there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. I decided to jump right in with a tough one. Anger. When I was a little girl I was not allowed to express feelings of anger. Sound familiar to you? I’m sure it does. When I hit the rooms of...
by Joan Durbin | Oct 20, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
Walking the Camino brought me a lot of time for self reflection. I’ve been thinking about new goals for this blog, for my own life, and about you! I do believe it’s the perfect time for me to change it up on the topics I post. I want my writing to be...
by Joan Durbin | Oct 9, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
Dear Reader, I have returned from Spain! I have actually been home for a week and have had a severe case of vacationitis! But everyday I am feeling more back into the groove of the Life of Joan, so I actually feel I can sit and write today. Yet I am feeling quite...
by Joan Durbin | Sep 15, 2026 | Thoughts from My Day!
Hola! My darling Man, Alan, and I, fly off to Spain tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th. We are walking part of the El Camino, the sacred, holy, pilgrimage trail that has been walked for centuries. There are many paths one may to chose to walk from: Italy, Portugal, France,...