I’ve recently picked up Meditation again. These times still feel strange – sort of closer to normal but definitely not quite normal yet. These days are wearing. Continuing to navigate through this drawn out period of polarization, division, seclusion, isolation, fear and restrictions certainly takes a toll on each of us in some way. A
My husband and I spent a much needed week in Huatulco and got back about a week ago. I had left all of our Christmas stuff (decorating and shopping) undone, to be accomplished when we got back. Of course, things have felt like a whirlwind since getting back, and nothing has been wrapped, written or decorated. It
I remember when Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were breaking up, the term “conscious uncoupling” came to light. Conscious Uncoupling is as it sounds; a very intentional separation, a parting amicably if you will…which is interesting to me. The concept of intentionality, purpose and care in detangling lives is definitely a far cry from my own experiences
Life is a gift in some ways, joyous and full of beautiful surprises…but life can also be tragic and full of too many finalities and loss. As I get older, I realize that I live somewhere in that tension between gratitude and agony; because I know better than not to. I’ve learnt that life has these two
That night you left will forever be etched into my mind. That feeling of deep loss will always be indescribable. I can’t focus on it too long because I’m scared the reality of your loss might be unbearable too. But I wonder, where did you go? Did you know you were leaving? Could you hear
It’s crazy how terrible your diagnosis initially was and it’s been terrible to see what it is doing to you….but in some ways, it’s crazy how much of a gift it has turned out to be too. From where I am standing, your Alzheimer’s healed the brokenness in our relationship and has made it feel
A few years ago, a friend of mine that I met through our small group prayed for me. I don’t remember her exact words but the essence of her prayer was that I would experience the role of mothering in my life despite us not having our own children. I remember that prayer touching me
I was recently talking to a friend from work and our conversation had me comparing my life to his. Comparison is definitely the thief of happiness, but sure enough, it can be a great teacher too. Initially I criticized his overly structured almost militaristic approach to life. He has a very particular way of doing
Thank God for girlfriends! Aside from my usual right arms, I’m in a bookclub with four amazing women, helping me navigate through another edition of Brenee Brown’s instructions on wholehearted living, “The Gifts of Imperfection”. If anyone is ever interested, I’d highly recommend getting a bunch of gals together, ones you trust and can be
It’s funny – it’s hard sometimes to really identify the passage of time, other than the changing numbers on our cell phone screens or page turns in our (well MY “kicking it old school”) daily planner. We don’t really notice how each passing day brings about a small ounce of change that eventually all amalgamates