Responsibility

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…

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Hanging On

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.…

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Selective Memory

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. …

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Hidden Talents

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…

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And then I’m five

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…

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