On a cool and breezy day in late October, I walked the labyrinth at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City, Michigan with a group of friends. Most came to the labyrinth with few expectations. I came with memories of other labyrinths I’ve walked. Like A Prayer At a labyrinth in Gayle’s…
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Transitions
The last four weeks or so have been about transitions. Deep winter is gone, and now we’re in almost-but-not-quite-spring. Even though the calendar says today is the spring equinox, living in central Michigan I know darned well there could be more snow. I hope not. I am so ready for daffodils and tulips. Bye Bye…
On Calm in the Face of Fear
So if you didn’t know, I’m a big Star Trek fan. And my favorite flavor is The Next Generation with Patrick Stewart in the role of Captain John Luc Picard which is why, of course, I’m loving the new Star Trek: Picard. It’s a great story, both broadening the known Star Trek universe and endearing…
Writing & Mindfulness
Not long ago I told someone that I was interested in the intersection of writing and mindfulness. The phrase just rolled off my tongue and – to be honest – I wasn’t quite sure what I meant. Full disclosure: I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on a link and buy something (even if…
Writing the Sly Silence Within
Working on a mindfulness certification, the one practice that pulls me forward is following the word. That is, following the words that appear in my head as I’m meditating. I follow, realize I’m following, and return to breathing. I do the same thing when writing. This practice developed by reading Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg…
Despair and the Bright Shining Light of Just Maybe
We like to think that one person can’t change the world. I don’t believe that’s true. As one person, you have significant impact on your world. The energy produced by your feelings resounds everywhere. Your energy touches all of the people and buildings and cars and plants and animals that you meet every day. Your…
Illusion, the Q Phenomenon, and We the Good People of Earth
The “Q” phenomenon is sweeping the internet. And if you’re haven’t heard about it, I’m going to do my best to explain it. In doing so, I hope to keep it fairly simple, and offer plenty of bright shining rays of light. Because where there is light, there is hope. This is a long post,…
In Praise Of the Multi-Faceted Self and a Life Well Lived
Conventional wisdom suggests that to be successful in life, you find a career that you really like, and that you work at that career until you retire. After many years of self sacrifice -and focusing on your family and career- you get to “retire.” And then finally, in retirement, you get to do some of…