A few months ago I was walking in the woods and a fisher cat crossed the trail about 50 feet ahead of me. I had never seen one in person and it took me a few seconds to run through the possibilities of what I was actually seeing - is that a raccoon? No. Coyote? … Continue reading How to feel alive
Hi friends. Love is everywhere. "Gurus" are everywhere. Keep a lookout today! This song is best listened to loudly while driving, windows down. https://youtu.be/UMVjToYOjbM
I was so inspired and moved by this Facebook post a friend shared last week. https://www.facebook.com/CongdonsAfterDark/posts/980802225673844 First of all, Congdon's doughnuts are sooo good and this reminded me of that fact. Then, I just was in awe of the beautiful way this family presented the struggles they've been having opening their business in these strange … Continue reading Love one another
It’s been 4 months now since life as we knew it was put on hold or cancelled or modified - school, trips, sports, work. This family need a little something so we headed to the Cape for a night. We spent under two hours at the beach and friends, here is just a sampling of … Continue reading The Power of a Moment
Control has been a way to protect myself. Oh, yes, there are so many ways I try to keep that firm grip. One old standby is the hiding. Hiding works because I don’t even give people a chance to form an unfavorable opinion of me. That’ll teach ‘em. I’ll just not talk. Or create. Or … Continue reading The other voice
I wish I had the language and talent and experience to write something full of beauty. I walk in the woods often. The sights, sounds, smells help me feel calm. I feel like I’m where I’m meant to be. I feel okay. Then I say to myself, I wish I could write about this. I … Continue reading That kind of beauty
It’s okay if it feels like all you’re doing is treading water. We’re getting lots of messages right now and there’s a lot of expectation hidden inside of them. If you have food, shelter and people who love you, you are way ahead of the game. It’s our natural way of being to have concern … Continue reading Treading water
The reality of who I am in the world sometimes doesn’t match what it feels like I am. I want to feel the truth of who I am. I want that for everyone. ❤️ #truth #powerfulwomen
I may hang this in my kitchen. This concept has come up a lot in my life lately. We’re expected to be instant experts on everything in this world. But it takes time and practice to become an expert in anything. And even then, are you really an expert? There is so much power in … Continue reading I’m still learning that
Something happened in my son’s life last week. I was angry. I was ready to go full mama bear. It wasn’t fair. I wanted to fix it. I wanted to do something. When I feel this energy come up inside of me, I know I need to do some deep breathing and come back to … Continue reading How not to be a fixer
