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The Ache of Awareness
Even a single flame changes the shape of the dark. Photo by Malte Wingen " I’m wide awake." — Katy Perry This morning I found out that...
Andie Kantor
Jul 312 min read


What Can I Do: Part 3
“My hands are small, I know, but they’re not yours, They are my own.” - Jewel Today I washed dishes for an hour and a half straight. ...
Andie Kantor
Jul 254 min read


A Trip Down Memory Blvd.
“Does she know how you told me You'd hold me until you died 'Til you died, but you're still alive And I'm here, to remind you Of the mess...
Andie Kantor
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Representation Matters
“When I was a little girl, all I wanted to see was me in the media. Someone fat like me, Black like me.” –Lizzo Christmas Movies are...
Andie Kantor
Jan 15, 20235 min read


First Date
I arrived early Friday night, parked across the street, and walked in through the back gate where there are still tar pit excavation...
Andie Kantor
Sep 29, 20223 min read


Lock Down
Yesterday, September 27, 2022, at 1:36 pm I got a text from my coworker Shan. “Cops are on campus. Don’t send anyone out. I don’t know...
Andie Kantor
Sep 28, 20224 min read


Remembering To Be Present
“Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.” -Unknown Dating in my late 40’s...
Andie Kantor
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Gratitude
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” -Meister Eckhart Feeling gratitude is the most...
Andie Kantor
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Affirmations
“Thoughts become things.” -Mike Dooley Words have power. What you say and think counts, and counts big. One way to get your brain in...
Andie Kantor
Feb 17, 20223 min read


Meditation
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day — unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.” -Zen Proverb that my...
Andie Kantor
Jan 11, 20223 min read


Ring Theory
On a Zoom with Book Seller and Teacher Librarian, Book Seller mentioned that he had a friend who was upset easily when reminded of a time...
Andie Kantor
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Giving and Receiving
I used to work onboard cruise ships as an assistant cruise director. I traveled all over the world and had loads of crazy adventures,...
Andie Kantor
Sep 2, 20214 min read


Goal Setting
As I’ve mentioned before, every Saturday I meet with my Financial Alchemy group. We are currently traipsing through our second year of...
Andie Kantor
Sep 1, 20213 min read


11. Choosing Joy
I have a friend who is in the middle of a very bitter divorce. He is resentful of the alimony laws which took thousands upon thousands...
Andie Kantor
May 24, 20214 min read


Morning Rituals
My morning ritual is: get up, pee, put water on for tea, yoga, steep tea, meditate, drink tea/pet dogs/check finances/text/Facebook--pret...
Andie Kantor
May 20, 20211 min read


10. Offering the Cookie
My friend Patty, like me, has a home/based business. Like mine, her products help people and the environment. Unlike mine, her product...
Andie Kantor
May 10, 20212 min read


My Alliant
As a podcaster, of course I listen to podcasts, and one of my favorites is Women and Money by Suze Orman. It was there that I learned...
Andie Kantor
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Take a Break
One Friday at the end of a work week I realized that I felt lethargic and really, all I wanted to do was lay on the couch and watch TV. ...
Andie Kantor
Apr 29, 20212 min read


Badass Habits
I discovered Jen Sincero in my bed one day in 2017. I lay there snuggled with my dogs, Overdrive app open on my ipad, perusing books at...
Andie Kantor
Apr 29, 20215 min read


Imposter Syndrome
I have a group of friends who I see a couple times a year. We all live hours and hours away from each other, so take turns meeting near...
Andie Kantor
Apr 29, 20214 min read
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