In twelve step meetings, to help heal addictions, the leader reads the promises, which say that, if we follow the recommended practices, “we are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. …We will know peace.” A writing teacher says, “positivity and expansiveness…will give you access to your essential creative channels…That is a… Continue Reading
A friend recently asked me, “Have you ever wanted something that was impossible?” She didn’t ask me to name that something. Phew! Who wants to reveal their deepest longings, fantasies or maybe that shiny thing tinged with the teeniest bit of greed? “Yes, of course,” I answered simply. “It’s about loss, right?” She smiled and… Continue Reading
It started when our grandson played a junior golf tournament near us and my husband and I followed him for nine holes. He’d hit a long straight drive, turn to us with a smile and a thumbs up which we’d return. The next hole he’d hit an errant drive, and say something like, “my drive… Continue Reading
On a recent 90-degree day with over 60% humidity, I remembered my childhood snow globe. Do you remember the magic of the tiny bits of reflective glitter in the water-filled glass? When turned upside down or shaken, the particles fell, like a snow storm. I gazed at it, fascinated by the whiteout after a few jiggles.… Continue Reading
I know some kids who know some things. I know kids who have not forgotten their in-born innocence, boys who play with dolls and girls who rule their own lives. I know a nine-year-old who played while her dad was at work. When Dad came home, he high-fived her, “you were awesome today.” I asked,… Continue Reading
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