A big, beautiful spider has set up her home outside my kitchen window. I have grown attached to her presence and greet her each morning, watching her work or sleep while I take my first few sips of coffee. For those who hate spiders, I see you. But she is where she belongs (outside) and […]
I came across a bit of writing in a newsletter this morning and was so touched by it, and wanted to share it with you. The premise of the quote feels like a strong bulwark against all the LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE NOW, BECOME A NEW PERSON IN 30 DAYS, LEVEL UP!, MAKE YOUR LIFE […]
Author, psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach said: "Attention is the greatest form of love." Ponder this with me: In our attention economy where bots and algorithms and influencers and corporations and everyone and their brother is trying to capture our attention, what does it mean that attention is the greatest form of love? Who […]
I've been feeling all the dark feels lately, so I decided to post a lovely little essay today about one day in a life; in your life, and in mine. See what you think. The Life of a Day Like people or dogs, each day is unique and has its own personality quirks which can […]
A lovely little re-post from last August ... Enjoy! *************************************** I worked in the gardens until sweat poured down my face. It was one of those sultry August weekends in Iowa that makes us all flee inside to avoid wilting. Though tempted to sip iced tea in the air conditioning, my gardens called to me. […]
Currently, my soul is forcing a slowdown that I am helpless to alter. I don't want to hurry anymore. I have hurried most of my life. I am weary of hurrying. Hurrying is over-rated. Hurrying makes me act in ways I don't love or admire. Hurrying causes me to miss my life. Hurrying keeps me […]
