In the middle of a spate of nor’easters, I began taking beginners ballroom dance lessons at a church hall around the corner from my home. I am no spring chicken and have little dance experience save the exuberant moves I make on the dance floor while gleefully singing along with the music. If you were […]
We have all been there. Psychologist Dr. Guy Winch’s TED talk, based on his book of the same name, encourages us to tend carefully to our broken hearts and give them the focus, care and attention they deserve. This 12 minute talk is worth your time. Enjoy, and may you find this helpful.
Kate Spade, the American fashion designer, made people happy, very happy, with her iconic line of color and playfulness. She was known for her fresh, feminine, and, oftentimes, whimsical take on accessories and clothing. Kate Spade made getting dressed fun. For many, acquiring a Kate Spade piece was a rite of passage. Kate Spade was […]
Dear Ones, You who offer a kind word, lend a hand to help, champion the disenfranchised, accept the broken and wounded, offer compassion like water on a hot day, march to spread awareness, call for social justice, write to plea for fairness, fight for the health of the planet, protect the smalls, rescue the […]
Do read this fabulous poem. This is (or was) Krista Tippett’s (of On Being fame) email signature as a new personal favorite. I think you will agree. It’s quite wonderful! What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade a poem by Brad Aaron Modlin Mrs. Nelson explained how to stand still and […]
This traditional Gaelic blessing is both meditation and prayer to me. The cadence and rhythm of the words moves me into a place of stillness and expansiveness. In our topsy-turvy, fast-paced world, may I offer you this bouquet of soulful words. Deep peace, deep peace of the running wave to you; Deep peace of the […]
It started simply enough, a run of the mill typo. Instead of signing off with my usual “Take good care,” I had missed an “o” and written “Take god care.” I noticed right away, but opted not to correct my mistake. This was fun and, besides, I look for messages and meanings in almost everything […]
This 22-minute TED talk by the poetic, passionate, and inspirational Valerie Kaur is a wow! She makes her case from the birthing room to the world stage. This is worth your time and attention. I am a fan. And, perhaps, just perhaps, her words and perspective will help soothe our collectively ragged hearts. Go gently, […]
Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a saying that I use quite frequently. And the saying is, “You have to feel to heal.” With that in mind, let’s look at how we tend to our tender emotions. I love a good TED talk and this one is worthwhile. Guy Winch talks emotional first […]
What happened to my epiphany? I just had it. I know it was here. It had lit up my mind and thumped my heart with excitement. It has been with me a mere few days, and, now, it is gone. It has vamoosed and high-tailed it out of my life. I am heart sick. I […]
