Love is one of those mysteries of life. It drives us to do things that boggles the mind some times. It causes mothers to become ferocious warriors, fathers to rise up like giants, men to climb mountains and women to swim rivers. We often act seemingly foolish and do the impossible because of love. WithContinue reading “The Love That Won’t let Go”
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Breathe
Over the past few years I have noticed that many parents, educators, counselors, therapists and caregivers have been using breathing techniques to help calm those experiencing moments of anxiety. Medical science says that we were created with a natural stress response mechanism that helps us in times of danger and anxiety. However, when it isContinue reading “Breathe”
We Show Up
Life is hard. It throws us some unexpected curves at times and we don’t get the luxury to sit it out. We get up, we move – rest if we must, but we can’t afford to quit. I have been teaching virtually since 2020. I work in adult education. Over the past few years, IContinue reading “We Show Up”
The Long Road Home
Have you ever had to do a hard thing, but knew it was the right thing? There was no cutting corners, no short cuts. Life beckons us at times to take the path of greatest resistance – the long road home. Sometimes we have to do it afraid until we are as bold as aContinue reading “The Long Road Home”
Lasting Memories
Do you remember that old song – ‘ Memories They Don’t Leave Like People Do’? I’m not sure how much of that is true; over the years I have forgotten a lot. Some memories, however, are forever imprinted in my heart and mind. The good ones make me smile; others make me sigh. This pictureContinue reading “Lasting Memories”
Do you Remember that ‘No’?
It seems like a distant memory, doesn’t it? That day , however, may have been dark. You felt the disappointment searing through your body. For a minute, the world stopped. You may have wondered if you could get past this. You were sure this was meant for you. Yet, there you stood grappling with thatContinue reading “Do you Remember that ‘No’?”
365 Times
Some years ago, I moved to what is dubbed a ‘hurricane state’. One of my biggest fear was driving in a thunderstorm. Torrential rains are very common here -any time day or night. Windshield wipers are of no help during these storms. I had been practicing the art of facing my fears at this time.Continue reading “365 Times”
I Found Out
I call this my weekend musings. The older I get the more I wonder why no one cautioned me or told me about some things in life. Or, maybe they did but I paid no attention at the time. I didn’t or couldn’t relate. Stories about grandchildren, menopause, medications, surgery, aches/pains, other body changes, orContinue reading “I Found Out”
Right Person, Right Place- Destiny Moments
When I left I high school at 16 years old, I was clueless. I knew what I didn’t want to do, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was never the child who had a dream of being any one thing in particular. I don’t even remember thinking a lot about myContinue reading “Right Person, Right Place- Destiny Moments”
We Met
Olivia Lane released a song in 2021 ‘ Woman at the Well’. You should listen. Not much to say today – life consists of a series of well-designed battles. Sometimes we get wounded.. We all have had to overcome something. Do not allow the pain of recovery to keep you stuck with the pain ofContinue reading “We Met”
Restored Hearts 