Posts by Carol Ross
An Extraordinary Life
The following is an article, entitled "An Extraordinary Life," written nearly two years ago. The opening paragraphs were based on an experience with my friend, Ilene Kouzel, who died this week. “I just want it to be over.” The words were from a colleague of mine, a co-facilitator for a team retreat that we would…
Read MoreSafe Journey, Ilene
Ilene died on Monday, October 9, at 3:15pm MT, at her home in Bailey, Colorado. I like to think that at that moment, her soul was set free, from a body that no longer could serve her wild and loving spirit. I imagine that right now, she is giddy, dancing, and being the coyote-trickster…
Read MoreQuestion #10
As Ilene gets closer to death, her perspective becomes even more thought-provoking. What’s it like being on the edge of a new realm, a transition? It’s actually interesting and amazing. I find it alluring. I find that what brings me down is the human realm where there is a lot more worry, struggle and pain. …
Read MoreHow God Shows Up
I was talking with a friend last week and he talked about moving into a new house and how strange things were happening–like dishwashers filling with water when no one had turned it on (could be a leaky pipe but I didn’t want to spoil the intrigue….) Then he joked that maybe the house was…
Read MoreMe and My iPod
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling this fall–family wedding, client gigs, training, conference–and one of the joys I’ve discovered is having an iPod while on the road. I’ve taken a liking to listening to Norah Jones’ CD, Feels Like Home. It’s varied enough in mood and tempo to accompany me through the different experiences…
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