Meandering Thoughts
(Originally posted 08 May 2013)
We may not share the same experiences, but I am guessing we share similar feelings around our challenges.
I grew up in the suburbs, on Long Island, roof over my head, food in my belly, a bicycle to ride and a tree to climb. That tree was my best friend.
I am not...
"Rabbit" is the word to say on the 1st of each month. I began playing this game with a college roommate -- whoever says "Rabbit" 1st wins! The "Rabbit' game became one of the rhythms of my life, making me mindful of the passage of time and the transition from one month to the next. Appreciating...
(Originally posted 12 Sep 2011 as "New Writing".)
In the fall of 2011, I was in a writing group. This piece is from a 10-minute writing exercise.
Writers Group Prompt: Describe your day from the viewpoint of a bird.
I like that you notice me when I sing the sun awake. I hear your footsteps as you...
I believe there is a wellspring of love available for us all. Love is not finite, though somehow it can feel scarce when it comes to loving ourselves. How much does the critic in our head speak up louder and faster than the voice of self-acceptance and self-love.…
- I can’t go out...