Being in the Moment
A moment of wonder, of beauty and joy. Of connection. I was standing in the cold predawn morning, and a surprising and revealing awareness came over me. It slowly slid in and then flooded me. I was relearning what it truly meant to experience a moment. Be still. Embrace the moment. Live and be in […]
Tipping Point
It will happen when you give it the time it needs, the time you need. I have been learning that things happen in their own time when you give yourself patience and grace – when you listen within yourself from a place of love and acceptance. It’s Christmas week, and next week starts a new […]
Rescuing Earthworms
As a kid, I rescued earthworms. OK, full disclosure. This morning, before I pulled the garbage cans to the end of the driveway, I picked up earthworms and tossed them onto the lawn. Nope, even earthworm slime doesn’t deter me. I couldn’t bear killing them when I rolled over or stepped on them. So, onto […]
Roller Coaster or Merry-Go-Round
Do you have a favorite amusement park ride? I used to love roller coasters. Not the huge monster drop and short ride ones but the older, more traditionally designed ones. It always amused me how much I enjoyed roller coasters but got motion sick in cars. I think it was the adrenaline rush and the […]
You Are More
Let’s say you’re standing with someone you don’t know at a social event. The inevitable question rears its head. “So, what do you do?” It’s the traditional, almost habitual, way we try to engage with someone before standing together becomes awkward. In a social situation, our elevator pitch leans toward a brief introduction of ourselves […]
Take Action
Take Action. Are you tired of hearing or reading this statement? I am. Don’t you think, if I knew what I was supposed to be taking action on, I would be doing it?!! Wow. If you didn’t hear me yell that, I’d be surprised. Oh, the problem isn’t that I’m not dedicated, competent, and proficient. […]
Don’ts Are Easy
Are you a “don’t” or a “do” statement maker? Let’s be honest, after all, it’s just you and me here. How often do you hear yourself say anything like: “I don’t want to turn out like my Aunt Gertie,” “I don’t want to be XYZ,” “I don’t like it when…”. Think about your week, maybe […]
Unearth
What word do you use when you learn something about yourself? Pause here for a moment. Please think on this question. I realize I’m assuming because you’re reading my blog, you want to or are putting forth thought, time, and effort in some capacity to work on yourself. Hence, my question. What word do you […]