The Big Chill
Like it or not, we are having to take a big pause. Each of us will use this break differently. There are no “shoulds” – so give up shoulding on yourself. ...
Sleeping, Trusting, Letting Go
I’ve thought of a lot of things to write about this week. I thought that I pretty much slept March away. I’ve always been an early riser, so to sleep in ...
Give Yourself a Break
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light,” Carl Jung wrote, “but by making the darkness conscious.” This is a stressful time. These are uncharted waters. I love being ...
Seeking Balance
As I sit at home along with most everyone else in their homes, and I reflect on this amazing turn of events in so short a time, I am reminded of ...
BIG Breath
I haven’t bought into the madness surrounding us . . . and then I felt a twinge this morning. I got up early to go to a store for their opening ...
What if I Look at it Another Way?
I have a habit of getting very stressed when I’m about to go out of town. I get overwhelmed by the idea of what to pack, how much to take or ...
Surrender . . . and Let It Snow
I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about surrender. Letting go of all the ways I think life should be. I even had to surrender wanting snow! And then in that ...
Replenish by Letting Go
I’ve been noticing something this year. I’ve been feeling more filled up, refreshed, replenished. I was surprised, because I thought I already was feeling pretty good. I took time off at ...
Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes Turn and face the strange Ch-ch-changes Pretty soon now you’re gonna get older Time may change me But I can’t trace time I said that time may change me But ...
A Blessing for the New Year
This is one of my favorite Blessings from John O’Donohue’s book To Bless the Space Between Us. I always read and reflect on this particular Blessing at the new year. I ...