The thing about grief is… It’s not clean… And by that I mean… It’s not a river you can control It’s not something that stays in it’s lane All neat + tidy No, when it hits you, it takes you over You’re moved by it …
The Thing about Grief
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The Dark Side of the Light Chasers
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 you later” walk out the door + disappear… Moved. Changed his phone number. Gone.…
We’re All Boundless Love and Eager Joy Pretending We’re the Walking Dead
In my dream last night I was so elated. I knew for sure my purpose- and it was one thing and one thing only. To give my love to everyone. (In my dream this realization was THRILLING!!!) I was so eager + excited to just be out in the world and share my heart +…
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 whispers my truth, that forgiveness is always the answer. That inside of oneness, of love, of Christ Consciousness,…
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 Sophia at 38!) 2. Little risk = little reward 3. If you have the desire in your heart, it’s…
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 thought about the story of the resurrection of Christ and all that symbolizes. However, now, in our…