Today's post is going to be a bit of a departure from the theme of coping with illness and self-care that has been developing in the last month. I am feeling a pull to write about something a bit different today. This post was inspired by a combination of things. First of all, the post from Marie Ennis O'Connor about "when it is time to … [Read more...]
Showing Up is So Brave
January 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Yesterday, I found my thoughts drifting toward Newtown, CT. The news was full of stories of the children and teachers of Sandy Hook returning to school. All day long, I found myself sending thoughts of courage and peace to not only the teachers and students, but also the parents waiting anxiously for the privilege of bring their children safely … [Read more...]
Mid-Week Balance: 5 October 2011
October 5, 2011 by 2 Comments
And it's back! Back in a bonanza, extravaganza kind of way. I know that MWB has been absent the past two weeks. That's been due life just rushing a bit ahead of my time management. When it came down to crunch time, I had to choose between having good content for my Friday posts or getting MWB put together. I chose to put my energy into … [Read more...]
The Courage of Everyday Living
July 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
I got rear-ended this week (fortunately all the damage was to the car and not to the people). The driver was uninsured, the car they hit has been in our family for barely three months. To say that this is a pain in the rear is an enourmous understatement. And I noticed that my self-talk after the accident included thoughts like this: "Maybe I … [Read more...]
