That is Enough for Today
I wrote this in the very first steps of my long grieving and healing journey. I was in what I called my summer womb, my local swimming pool, where I typically would swim for 50-60 minutes and cover one or more miles. I felt drawn to the pool on this day, but I did not... Continue Reading →
Be the Light
May you seek out light in the hardest of times. May you find light in the darkness. May 2021 illuminate a way forward to healing of mind, body and spirit. May you be the light.
Reflecting on Joy This New Year’s Day
I participate in a weekly virtual mindfulness practice with the most soul-nourishing group of Unique Travelers from across the globe. It is a place where I can be my whole self, be delighted in and mirrored. Ahhhh… The theme of our practice in December was Quiet Joy. The founder of the group brought light to... Continue Reading →
Creating a Life
Woke up wondering, "Could this be why I ain't got no boyfriend...? The morning hair...?" If so, so be it! My creatures give me so much joy and bring into sharp focus my interconnected place in and responsibility to the big old web of life. The daily rituals we have, our communication and the truly... Continue Reading →
Here We Grow
The lesson I learned from the women in my life was, “When you get a bunch of shit thrown at you, put your nose down and plow through it. Don’t complain and don’t ask for help.” As a result, we women are pretty freakin’ strong and resilient. But we’re also kind of Self-sacrificing and that... Continue Reading →
Unique Traveler
One late fall afternoon in the early 90s, I walked into the office of my college career counselor to get the results of my Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) inventory, and she opened with, “How does it feel to be an alien?” The counselor, also an INFP, empathized with me as a human attempting to thrive... Continue Reading →
Remembering Spirit
It is the birthday of my sweet sister, Sandy, gone on ahead. I offer you this little story to be reminded that, whatever or whomever you might be missing this year, the spirit of the season or of any significant bond can never be extinguished. It is always there. You just must be open to... Continue Reading →
Internal Luminosity 