How Do We See Ourselves?
How do we see ourselves? It’s a powerful question..usually it has many answers, and they are well worth exploring. Not long ago I received the gift of Richard Wagamese’s rich and beautiful book, Embers, a collection of essays. This one spoke to me at my core: When there’s a crack in my mirror, I can’t see...
There Is Always Light
“…There is always light...” is an excerpt from Amanda Gorman, the youth Poet Laureate’s contribution at the Biden-Harris inauguration. This phrase landed with me and then rippled out. In the poem there is a context: “When day comes, we step out of the shade…” And it does seem like we are doing that now, stepping...
Sometimes You Can’t Hardly Tell…
Sometimes You Can’t Hardly Tell What to Least Expect the Most! I learned this phrase from my husband’s youngest brother. It’s a gem,eh? I love the grammar, but mostly the find the sentiment really evocative — the not knowing, giving up being in charge, just being open to what arises… lots of good stuff 🙂...
Commitment – Stand Up, Join Together
Commitment is what keeps coming to my heart and mind as I continue to deal with the reality of the election results. Commitment to take a stand for truth and kindness, minority rights and the environment, to be a light in the darkness, to stand and act from love and compassion instead of hate...
