Reconnecting with Siblings
This past week, my sister made the move from Wisconsin and now lives just 10 minutes from me. I am thrilled! She is the oldest of four siblings. I am the youngest. In the photo above, that’s her on the … Continued
The Gift of Solitude
Solitude. What does it mean to you? A recent walk got me to thinking: What is the difference between being alone and being in solitude. Here’s what I came up with, and tell me if any of this resonates with … Continued
Happy Dance, Sunsets and Tea
I find I’ve become a fan of rituals these days. I’m not sure how it started or how I got here, and yet I engage in several according to Merriam Webster who defines a ritual as an act or series … Continued
The Nearly Lost Art of Listening
I’m not a complainer, but what the heck happened to customer service? I recently submitted an order to a company I do business with. There was an issue with the order, and I needed their help to resolve it. After … Continued
Embracing Judgment
I found myself skipping on my walk the other day. Yes, a grown-a$$ woman skipping. On the beach. And it felt good! Of course I looked around to make sure no one was watching, but that’s just nonsense. There is … Continued
Lovingkindness for Nature
I’ve mentioned before, my favorite meditation is lovingkindness, one that I practice quite frequently. It helps cultivate my sense of compassion and caring and (WOTY alert) connects me to others, and so it helps bring me joy in these challenging … Continued
Screen Free Shabbat Revisited
A few years ago, I challenged myself to use the screen less and be present more. So, I took on Screen Free Shabbat. I lasted a good while, but as in so many challenges, this one sort of fell by … Continued
Back to Basics
Today, I’m going back to basics – taking care of yourself so that you can be present for others in the best way possible. Let’s be real here. For people of my generation, many of us were taught that you … Continued
Glimmers and Treasures and Such
I was introduced to a new meaning for the word “glimmer” recently. Glimmers are those moments in your day that make you feel joy, happiness, peace or gratitude. I thought what a sweet word, glimmer. And then I realized that’s … Continued
Volunteering: A Win-Win
Last week was National Volunteer Week, a week to recognize and celebrate those volunteers who make their communities and the world a better place. This is also a time to encourage acts of volunteerism, calling on others to give their … Continued