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…
My midwife asked me to get back on the bed. I was currently squatting on a stool. I looked at her and stayed still. Move? What? Right then, he grabbed me from behind, and flung us both back on the bed. She asked me to push. I’ll never forget the feeling. A head pushing through…
We found them sitting out in front of the cottage on tree stumps. They were singing, digging in the sand, and drinking tea. I’m sorry were late, I said. Oh no, you’re a mama, you’re always right on time, she replied. Phew, I thought. A place I can just be. Thank goodness. They offered us…
I had an incredibly deep and moving session with a client this past week that really opened up “shadow work” and the “dark-side” for me. I’ve heard myself saying a lot lately that “I’m of the light, pay attention to the light and am not that interested in the darkness.” Don’t get me wrong, I…
The other night, as rain poured again outside my window, I chose to curl up with a good movie. I picked an old favorite, a movie I’ve often referenced as one of my faves, but I hadn’t seen it in years, so I couldn’t quite remember why. The movie starts with a tiny town in…
Yesterday was my birthday. It was revealing on multiple levels. I realized how often I yield to other people’s desires in an effort to just “go with the flow” and “not rock the boat.” With friends and in intimate relationships, I care much more about being “easy” than getting my way, so I’ll often say, I…