We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies. ~Roderick Thorp I am totally outa my groove … I am curious why daily routines are altered — mainly my sleep patterns/energy levels. But I will resist resistance, and allow this [...]
“You are fatigued. It makes everything “louder” … You know?” she said. Geez. What a week. It is very right brain — this post. But here goes. I started writing it by listing keywords; then adding my explanation for clarity. My clarity. I cannot be sure this post will make any sense to you, Braveheart. ♥ [...]
There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love. ~Christopher Morley What do I read? What books do I recommend? I rarely ever read a book cover to cover. The last one I read cover-to-cover was a Anne Lamott book … the most recent one before that? [...]
This time of year is a common season for the following two issues of the heart: The “ghosts” {highs and lows} of Christmases Past. The hopes {or lack thereof} for a new calendar year. I have been art journaling my {reverb11} and both of those issues drop by unannounced, minglin’ with the messy and revealing [...]
Indecision becomes decision with time. ~Author Unknown Busy was at my bedside this morning. It is sorta her ritual: to be there on Mondays. We have these talks. And at some point in today’s conversation — as it became more of a speech and personal declaration — I remembered why she visits: to whisper … [...]
Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I continue to consider what defines courage as well as the process of becoming. I wrote to a friend and colleague today about abiding within the flow for this unexpected season of healing [...]
In 2006, my youngest son, my Bichon and I added a road trip to the Outer Banks area of North Carolina to our list of adventures! ♥ We left the morning of my birthday, after a celebratory breakfast with my parents and {amazing} husband. {Each with their unspoken concerns regarding said trip, but each readily [...]
I am a quote hound. And while googling keywords this morning about art quotes, this one seemed to pop off my screen: Art does not solve problems but makes us aware of their existence. It opens our eyes to see and our brain to imagine. ~Magdalena Abakanowicz Often times, we resist our thoughts. We want [...]
But this time it is different Love looks the same concluding Enough this time understood Embraced fully authentic Concluding until the next {this time} As days come and go, as do relationships and events, emotions and opportunities to learn … and to become both more authentically vulnerable and boldly courageous. Let your tears come. Let [...]
The title of this post actually came to mind {and was typed in} before I knew for sure that was what I was doing {musing}. Does that make sense? I actually googled the definition of musing to be sure! musing present participle of muse (Verb) 1. Be absorbed in thought. Physical therapy is scheduled for [...]