I was 23. He was 38. I didn't know that at the time. He lied to me about his age. He lied about many things. One day, after months of a whirl-wind love affair, he would kiss me, say "see ...
Forgiveness
The Sun Shines on Everyone and Other Helpful Thoughts for Times of Pain
"If you don't see God in all, then you can't see God at all."~ Yogi Bhajan. I'm struggling because right now I want to hate and blame and rage. And yet, my heart ...
40 Lessons Learned in 40 Years
It's my birthday today and I'm celebrating! Here's what I say I know after 40 years... 1. Sometimes, the things that we MOST fear, that we most put off, bring us the greatest joy. (Having ...
The Resurrection of Christ
This year, now that Sophia is two, Easter has taken on new levels of fun and joy. I've always recognized this time of year as a celebration of the return of the fertility of the earth. I've also ...
Your Pain Matters Too, Even in the Crazy Chaos of the World and Why You Should Share it Now More than Ever
I go to the gym. I've left my baby girl with her father and I'm free to run wild for a bit. Something's gnawing at me. I hop on the elliptical and when the song on my iphone comes on, I burst into ...
How to Take the High Road When Someone’s Hurt You
I think it's safe to say that we've all been hurt. When you've been vulnerable with someone, meaning you've let them in and you care for them and depend on them in some way, if they betray your trust, ...
