Empowerment Category

A handy reminder

Of all the reasons you might draw someone into your life,one would never be to find their faults. Mike Dooley Holy wow. I needed this reminder, though. Of course, and thank You. (Dangit.)

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Fun with descriptions in six words

I have to tell you how much fun I am having with this concept! The idea is that you describe something in six words — no more, no less. I started by playing with imaginary epigraphs: what would make for an interesting tombstone to stumble across? (PS — these could be writing prompts, too…) I […]

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Surrender

Surrenderis not a loss It is the giving up ofhesitationexcusesand fear that have no place in your life any longer Elena brower Oh, wow. This, today. Living with uncertainty does not have to equate to living in fear. Pro tip: uncertainty is another word for trying to control… Also, fear can also show up as […]

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I let go of…

I’ve been doing a daily gratitude practice for some time now. Every morning I write down three things that I am grateful for, or that I appreciate. It can be as broad as the way I am feeling so connected with my beloved, or as mundane as the indulgent scent from the cup of coffee […]

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Our Own Lives, in 5 Chapters

I absolutely adore this piece. It comes from the late Portia Nelson, and I thank her deeply for this wisdom. Which chapter am I on, in a given situation in my life? How about right now? Which chapter do you find you are in? Where do we want to be headed? Autobiography in Five Short […]

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