I found a tin in the garage that contained my parent’s collection of home movies. Curious, I had them transferred to a DVD. One of the movies was of me learning to walk. I was surprised to see myself, so many years ago. I recognized that little girl that still resides in me, happy, gentle,…
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We learn so much when we pay attention to our dreams. This morning I awoke from the following dream.
A wayfaring man came into a small town. He went to a modest home and asked for shelter and a meal in exchange for a story. The woman who answered lived alone and was middle aged. She…
My grandmother would caution us to treat each other as if we were a guest in our own home. She said that kindness was something that we needed to share with our family, not just those who come to visit. I find myself remembering her words when I lose patience with myself. Why not be…
I asked my four-year-old granddaughter what she thought I might need for an upcoming trip we are taking together. She named several things, some of which I had not considered. Allowing children to move into responsibility is empowering for you and for them. Our willingness to see their path allows them to blossom like the…
I held a workshop a week ago and noticed that it is difficult for some, maybe many, to let go of old beliefs that no longer serve them. When we close off possibilities and continue to grip old ways of being because they are safe and familiar, we cut off our life force, our circulation.…
I had lunch with my sister the other day and, as we often do, we talked about growing up together. I am always surprised that our memories are so different. She’ll say, “Do you remember…” I’ll say, “No, but do you remember…: and she’ll say, “No.” Then we’ll laugh, and together we reconstruct our childhood. …
Last night we went to a jazz club to hear a musician friend. His persona transformed in this venue. I had always seen him as a support player. Here he was, the star, bringing together an amazing group of talented people and owning the stage. It made me wonder, how many other people I know…
Today as I was getting ready to go to the dentist, my five year-old self showed up, “No, I don’t want to go!” No matter how old we are on the outside, that little person is still there. I’m more comfortable admitting she sometimes makes my decisions than ever before. However, it was my older…