This post resonates with me deeply. It explains much of what I’m feeling. I also believe the chaos of our political and economic systems have pushed many of us into overwhelm and paralysis. Thankfully, there are steps we can take to acknowledge the feelings, ground in our bodies, find connections, and move to purposeful action.
~ This has been a hard post to write. I find myself less motivated to write and blog lately. After taking a break and enjoying it, I realized once again that I’ve lost my passion for blogging. My blog and some others I follow seem stale and repetitive. After blogging for 14 plus years, I…
Love Letter to 2018 – Zeal These are my heartfelt wishes for the new year. I feel inspired to share the fruits of my quiet time spent in reflection. It helped me clarify what is important to me and what I want to manifest for 2018. I’m immensely grateful for the solitude, peace, insights, and energy that…
7 Tips For Living A Connected Life An article by James Clear reminded me of some gaps in my life. It’s been a painful stretch the last few years and I’ve made it worse by isolating. I know the importance of doing these items, but after reading his article, it really hit home for me.…
Letting Go of Grandiosity Lately, I’ve been noticing how some of my biggest aspirations actually hold me back from living fully. When I started the path of personal development, I wanted to find enlightenment. I didn’t just want to wake up or be more loving, I wanted to totally be like Buddha or Jesus! When…
Yesterday, I briefly touched grace. If we are lucky, we have moments of grace when all feels right in our world, resonating as peace in our heart. I was feeling raw and slipping into depression, then I read another post by Stacy. Her post reminded me about the power of intention, choice and accepting responsibility. The…
Once in a while, I like to dig out the portfolio and share some beauty with you. I hope you enjoy my versions of this week’s photo challenge from A Word in Your Ear. Foreshadow What a delightful word whispering of things to come, much like my muse. My muse often whispers words of encouragement,…
Most of us yearn for freedom. It seems to be hard wired into our mind and hearts. Living in the United States, I, like many of us, believe in the ideals upon which our country was founded: freedom, equality, happiness and self government. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,…
We need focus in order to attract things in life. This is why we are told to set goals, visualize and take action toward our dreams. And yet, if we are overly attached to getting them, we often chase them away. I recently wrote a post on chasing happiness. Or sometimes we reach our goals, only…
Let’s explore living fully in this week’s Awesome Stories. I dedicate these stories to mine and all Fathers. Happy Father’s Day! Having lost my father at age 35, I understand the preciousness of life. Even though we weren’t as close as I would have liked, I miss him and the opportunity to create a better…
writing to freedom 