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God stopped by the other day. He likes to play chess. Sometimes, I get to play RISK or Dice. But this time? It was chess. I made some tea and the dogs curled up in God’s lap. He sipped his tea with one hand petting the girls with the other and as always, God has …
There was once Nymph called Echo who fell in love with a Boy named Narcissus. Narcissus never returned any affections to anyone other than himself. Nemesis cursed Narcissus with only having the ability to love himself. So, one-day Narcissus saw his reflection in a pond and immediately fell in love with himself. He died staring at his …
Reflection is not just about remembering past moments. Reflection is in effect with every moment and breath. We are constantly in a reflection of actions and experiences. Reflection is the honesty of what we offer from our authentic selves. Our truths behind our non-truths vibrate through the masks we wear. We muddle through our days …
I broke up with Hurry and now lay in bed with Gratitude I wake up every morning and remind myself of the value of each feeling, smell, thoughts, and how my body feels. I enjoy laying in bed reviewing the sounds I hear, smelling the bay air leaving, and watching the fog lift. I believe …
As we are getting closer to summer, Chloe and I are making our plans for what we are going to do this year. I love the fact that she is into being adventurous and that we have a terrifically close relationship. This year she wants to learn how to fish. That should be interesting. I …
The time has flown and all I can do is think about getting home and figuring out our housing. I am so close to buying again and yet far enough that we will have to consider a long term rental. This process hasn’t been easy but frankly? What has been? 9 years ago we set …
Life has a delicious way of reminding you how mortal you really are. The ups and downs, ins and outs are all a fantastic roller coaster ride. The Universe of course is in control. Someone once told me that you can’t get off the ride so you might as well raise your hands and scream. …
A letter to me Dear Beautiful Soul, I have so many things that I want to share with you. So many stories, so much love. I have been ripped apart in so many different ways and when I glued myself back together I fell in love with all the pieces. My pieces would lie on the …
Moments I lay here listening to the latest national tragedy. I scroll through my social media to see a number of Amber alerts, funerals, car accidents, divorces, weddings, births, folks struggling with depression, others just struggling, various campaigns for ANTI something or another, and I wonder. Is THIS life? Is THIS living? My neighbor is …
There is a beautiful place in between growth and pain. Its when you stretch and roll your head back straightening out your shoulders. It’s that place in which you come to terms with what has been and what will never be. It is not a bad place maybe at times melancholy. Your soul stretches a …
Do you love talking about your area of expertise or passions? Do you currently share your wisdom through books, websites, or social media? Have you ever considered hosting your own podcast? Podcasts, if you’re not certain, are like radio shows that people subscribe to and download directly to the device of their choice for listening …
The Rusted Can What an adventure! What a RIDE. What a gift!! Life is amazing. Its a series of circumstances that we try so hard to plan but are not able to control what details lie within. The Universe takes us for a ride. Driving us through our moments. Our days are filled with a part …
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2020 has been a hell of a ride so far and it doesn’t look like it will be easing up too soon! I wanted to touch base briefly; to let you all know what is going on in the Living and Thriving world. I do not send out newsletters very often as I get hit …
It’s around 2 am on Saturday morning. I am laying in my bed filled with anxiety. What should we do? I am a full-time single mom and I work a lot. I have always had to make the tough decisions and this one was super tough. Do I try to keep our lives in balance for …
I woke up incredibly early yesterday and stared at the ceiling. My mind wonder off a thousand different directions. I had a flashback of my painful marriage, fears of what my daughter is currently going through, and swelling in my chest of what she reports she is going through. She is so sad there and feels like a …