Elements of Happiness
What I Meant to Say, But Didn’t
This is the latest in a series of blog posts where I’ve talked about personal hedgehogs, writing about my ancestors, and making only what I can make. This morning, it came to me what all of this is really about: creativity, aliveness, and vitality, at any age. I’m curious about where creativity comes from, how…
Read MoreI’m in Hedgehog Mode
I’ve been writing a book about my ancestors. This week, I updated my writing coach: I’m not sure if I’m on track to finish a first draft by the end of the year. It almost doesn’t matter, as the parts of the story that call to me–to reflect, to gather additional detail, to step back…
Read MoreLove Grove
I am part of a love grove. No, that’s not a new type of psychedelic. Nor is it a New Age thing. A love grove is a healthy community, where members are committed to a path of healing and deeply rooted in love and compassion. They are generous with exquisite listening and invested in the well-being of…
Read MoreMom Tried To Tell Me This 25 Years Ago
Several years ago, I was in a personal development course, where I heard something that seemed so outlandish that I dismissed it. What I heard was that one of our purposes for being on Earth was to learn how to have fun. It seemed so frivolous, so unserious, so…not me. It was like the Tina…
Read MoreHello, My Beautiful Heart
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day when we focus attention on those we love. I woke up this morning tuning into my heart and felt the love…for my heart. Hello My Beautiful Heart, Thank you for sweet sadness and weeping, while listening to a podcast about loss and grief during yesterday’s walk. Thank you…
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