A Little Prayer for Today
Good morning. Every day is a string of choices, like pearls. How do I greet my children, my dogs? With love, or irritation? What will I eat for my breakfast? How will I look at myself in the mirror today? Will I see myself through the critical, unforgiving eyes of my father? Or love my […]
Following the Heartbeats
Good morning! I’ve had a whirlwind few days with fabulous friends. I love them all and I love doing things with them, but I have a big reclusive streak as well. That reclusive, introverted part of me is my nemesis, because if left to my own devices, I will hide at home. I want to […]
Saving the World
Today I woke up utterly, completely exhausted and overwhelmed. Barely able to function, even though there is laundry to be done, groceries to buy, and bills to be paid before the work week starts again. I am too empty and too full. My heart hurts and I can’t do anything about the school shootings. I […]
I Will Never Be a Tall Black Man
One of my friends, Susan, has a phrase that she’s said to me many times over the years when I was full of self doubt; “People can tell you you’re a tall black man, but that doesn’t mean you are. It’s just not the truth.” There was more to the saying, like a tall black […]
Go with the Flow, Even if You are Scared.
Good morning my friends. I am in Paradise; Kauai. Certainly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I am with friends; a few I’ve traveled with before and a few new ones. We are warrior women. Two of us have had complete lung transplants, one is a the gals is cancer survivor. I […]
Please Forgive Me.
Many of us are haunted by someone who we find just impossible to forgive. Those are the ones that we think about in the middle of the night, and the ones that pop into our heads just as we are about to enjoy a perfect weekend. It’s easy to mindgrind and replay past arguments, things […]
Your Bright Shiny Life – Claim it.
It’s Sunday morning. Superbowl day. I have my laptop out by the pool, surrounded by birds of paradise. I just finished teaching a yoga class. I have a phone interview scheduled in a bit for a friends podcast. Why, oh why, am I living this very charmed life at this moment? Because I chose it. […]
