Trauma is an Entangled Bird’s Nest of FearsTrauma is not the traumatic event. Trauma is the aftermath of self-sacrifice. It consists of beliefs, confusions and tension patterns that…Oct 31Oct 31
The Heart is Always Searching for Love.Why can it feel like a heart-punch when someone doesn’t express gratitude, care or affection when you’ve demonstrated yours to them?Oct 1Oct 1
Returning to Nature Deepened My Way to SeeAs I relaxed into my Adirondack vacation, complete with a mountain view; cooking on campfires; hiking through wooded paths; canoeing…Sep 5Sep 5
Aging into Physical GraceAge is often the excuse for having less physical or athletic potential. But as we are witnessing in the Olympics, mindset overrides…Aug 1Aug 1
Whose Life is Mine?It was after 8-months of foot pain and 3-months on a cane, an MRI report showed that my foot condition was severe and chronic. Something…May 21May 21
My Pigeon Babies have Flown the CoupDuring the past two-months of nursing an injured foot, I was joined by a nursing pigeon with two hatchlings. They transformed my, all but…Apr 29Apr 29
The Emotional Yo-Yo of HealingBetween internal scrutiny — examining how an injury could have been avoided — and external perception — experiencing how your world…Mar 28Mar 28
Doing Nothing Can Change EverythingOur bags backed, goodbyes made, we wait for our ride to the airport home bound. Anthony says, “so much has changed since we got here!” I…Mar 1Mar 1
A Fireside Chat Ignites Old WaysGathered around my cousin’s Christmas Eve fire doing needlepoint, we chatted about everything and nothing. I feel relaxed, engaged and…Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2023
A Thanksgiving Blessing Rose Out of a Thanksgiving Rejection.One year and nine months after my sister Sherry’s death, I was rejected by those I had once considered family. I was the only one my…Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2023