Listen…
“I felt it shelter to speak to you…” ~Emily Dickinson Who is the best listener you know? Yep. That’s the one. The person who just came to mind. The person you seek out when you need to hear yourself talk. The first person you call when you have good news. Or bad news. Or any news. The […]
The Nudge
Have the events of the last 24 hours left you undone? I know, that’s a stupid question. We’re all undone. Our nervous systems are frazzled, and not one of us knows what to do. It seems though, that when we hear news of a tragedy, our instinct is to jump in, to find a point […]
Be One…
“The great lesson…is that the sacred is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one’s daily life, in one’s neighbors, and family…in one’s back yard.” ~Abraham Maslow These two women are so dear to me, and are teaching me about the true meaning of friendship. Amy has cancer, Shelley is her BFF. […]
Only So Many Tomorrows…
“We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand, and melting like a snowflake.” ~Marie Beyon Ray August gets me… August is a harsh reminder of how quickly life moves. The last month of Summer. School shopping. The end of Summer vacations. Season ski passes go on […]
It’s A Wonderful Life
“Strange isn’t it George? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” ~Clarence the Angel Do you remember the Christmas movie, “It’s A Wonderful life”? A penniless George Bailey dies, believing that he was a failure. But a big-hearted angel named Clarence allows George […]
L.O.V.E.
I Love You. You. Yes You. The one looking at this screen right now. I love that at one time, your path crossed mine. If I’m lucky, we are still walking on the path together. And if not, you’re still in my heart. You have shared with me the most precious gift life has to […]
Wow! What A Ride!
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” ~ Hunter S. Thompson I have lived in the […]
Underbeing
I read something recently that stopped me in my tracks. For my entire adult life, I have been aware of, preaching against, and trying to avoid Instructor Burnout. Pouring so much energy, time and resources into your work, your passion, that you have nothing left for the people and things closest to you…including yourSelf. People in […]
Anything Can Be
“Listen to the mustn’ts child, listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me. Anything can happen child, ANYTHING can be.” ~Shel Silverstein I just had an inspiring conversation with my sister. She’s a single Mom, and is living right in the […]
What Are You For?
Are you tired of it yet, the endless complaining about what is wrong? The world (and social media) is full of critics and naysayers. I’m a Pollyanna, often naive by choice. It’s more peaceful over here in ignorance land. But when I do peek out and speak out about something that is on my heart, I get a […]