https://drive.google.com/file/d/14o337Pp9Soky0DrYtdUl4gQgxz4pC6Au/view?usp=sharing Mom When you live to be nearly a century old, you live a series of lives, really. Your chances to make mistakes of all shapes and sizes grows exponentially...to cause hurt, to endure hardships, to mend fissures, to try again, to process sorrows and to find and create beauty and joy in the world.... Continue Reading →
Wishing you a lovely next leg of your journey, Mom. ✨ Louann Bielmann was born in Buffalo, New York in 1930. She later moved to Norfolk Virginia where she lived out the remainder of a full and vibrant 93 years. On October, 27, 2023, a warm and sunny day laced with a breeze that sent... Continue Reading →
I’ll look for you in the full moon tonight! ✨🌕✨ 😌
I’ve been deep in it since I woke up this morning—reading about grief, talking about it and writing about it. It’s a griefy time of year for me—turns out that’s true for a lot of people. What I’m learning about this whole body experience is soul soothing and a lot all at once. I was... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday, Sister. Underneath our Christmas Tree—Always.
I’ve been trying to let go of my struggle with the struggle. I know that I am far from alone as all this challenge and uncertainty drags on. Some more cognitive work around this is in the ponder pot. In the meantime, read on to the next post for my emotional take. Maybe it will... Continue Reading →
A mindfulness practice called “See, Hear, Feel” can be used as a walking meditation. Noting your surroundings can help ground you in the present moment. See The reflection of water moving on the trunk of a tree. In the distance green the shade of everything new. Hear The breeze lacing itself through tender new foliage... Continue Reading →
Yes, John Muir, into the forest I went to lose my mind and find my soul. And that was enough for today.
Internal Luminosity 