The Personal Journey
Hello, 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…
Read MoreA Magical Night in Iowa
This week, I participated in my first Iowa caucus. I was both curious and excited to be part of a process that felt uniquely Iowan—down to earth, respectful, and straightforward. I would be sitting with my neighbors and hearing about the candidates. I have been an independent all of my life, but decided to register…
Read MoreGiving Thanks to …
This Thanksgiving season, I’m giving thanks to many of the same things that I’ve been blessed with in past years–good health, family and friends, purposeful work. I am also giving thanks to something new, which has been right under my nose, since the day I was born. I’m grateful for my ancestors. Without my ancestors,…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Are Surrounded By Darkness
Lately, I’ve had a low grade fever of sadness and grief. It’s not overt. I’m not shedding buckets of tears or unable to get out of bed. Instead, my body feels achy. I avoid the news of the day. When I hear an update on world events, it feels sticky and heavy. My heart takes…
Read MorePure Joy
Recently, I spent the day at a nearby retreat center. Designed as a day of self-renewal, this Franciscan center on 70 acres offered solitude among beautiful oak trees, holistic bodily treatments (think sound healing and massage), nourishing meals, and spiritual guidance. My fellow participants and I met with a facilitator in the morning to talk…
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