Make Yourself as Big As Possible
As I went from room to room this morning gathering my keys, wallet, and water bottle before heading out to my first yoga class ever, I told my husband, “I […]
Tag Archives: Personal Growth
Good Living: A Matter of Focus and Perspective
A few weeks ago, I was talking with someone who struggles with distorting reality according to her feelings about a particular situation or person at any given time. When something […]
Peas and Cabbage With a Side of Honesty
Tonight I planned what might be the simplest spring garden in the history of spring gardens. All we’ll be attempting to grow is peas and cabbage. In years past, I’ve eagerly […]
Is This the Way to Wholehearted?
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. — Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection My deepest regret in life at the […]
Yes, And…
I like my life like I like my weather–perfectly suited for whatever plans I have. And, because I am married to an easygoing person and we both work from home and we […]
Bring It, Don’t Sing It
I was watching an episode of Freaks and Geeks last night when I heard the phrase ‘Bring it, don’t sing it’* for the first time since probably my sophomore year of […]
The (Sometimes) Curse of a Wild Imagination
Let me tell you a story. Approximately five weeks ago, I planted my spring garden. Broccoli seedlings along with carrot, radish, pea, and spinach seeds all went into the ground […]
Unearthing My Poetic Soul
My March Poetry Challenge was successful on many levels. I completed 30 poems in 31 days. I started to see myself as a poet, not because my poetry is on […]
My Inner Poet Is Climbing Out
Wonder of wonder, miracle of miracles! I am still going strong with my March Poetry Challenge. Although there have been quite a few days when I’m nearly certain that I […]
It’s the Best
Years and years ago, I was complaining to a wise friend about the struggles I faced due to my upbringing and he looked at me and, in true wise-friend style, […]
Parrot & Ox 