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Routine is resistance to wonder
Posted on December 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
There’s a lot to be said for being comfortable. If I had to choose between living in a constant state of homeostasis and living in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze…? Well, duh. We all know what stress does to the human body (let alone mind) over time. Medical findings and common […]
The Archetype of Independence
Posted on July 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
I very recently had the opportunity to visit historic Philadelphia for the first time. I assumed my connection to the place would come from the true awesomeness of being able to stand in places and touch items that are deeply profound to our great nation’s creation. Yes, and… A full-body Holy Wow: Physically standing in […]
Lessons from late-spring snow
Posted on May 1, 2019 6 Comments
Spring in the north woods finds me desperately looking forward to dry ground and green grass as I barely tolerate a seemingly endless season of mud. The dogs and our footwear treads don’t seem to mind, though, as boundaries between the outdoors and inside flooring disappear. Spring is like making a change, learning a new […]
Radiance
Posted on January 30, 2019 3 Comments
Just as a bitterly cold winter day delivers sun dogs, There is beauty within that which seems bleak. You. Are. Radiant. Made of diamond dust And sun star light.
Doing the Deep Work
Posted on October 24, 2018 6 Comments
I am ready to go deeper. In my marriage, through friendship, in relation to my 92-year-old father-in-law’s process… In other words, with Life. And oh, boy, when you tell the Universe that you are ready, it responds. Does it ever. (Actually, you’re telling yourself; the Universe has been lovingly awaiting you all along.)