Category: Life Lessons
Happenings in day to day living that teach us something about who we are
Waiting Your Turn
You will get there when you are meant to get there and not one moment sooner…so relax, breathe, and be patient. – Mandy Hale In general I tend to be on the impatient side. I want things do... Read More
Who Says We Can’t?
What’s stopping us from living the life we want? Money, talent, schooling, drive, desire, discipline. Are we afraid of failing? Are we afraid of success? Why do we get in our way when it comes t... Read More
When You’ve Had Enough
On the long journey back to the Self, there comes a mid-way sag. We’ve been consistently working for a long time, and we’re tired. Maybe our feet hurt or our neck is sore, it’s col... Read More
What We Leave Behind
“Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness.” – hplyrikz.com I’ve been thinking about my third grade teacher Mrs. Clayton. My family had just moved from Mi... Read More
St. Hildegard
We cannot live in a world that is not our own, in a world that is interpreted for us by others. An interpreted world is not home. Part of the terror is to take back our own listening, to use our own v... Read More
Everything Transforms
“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” – Albert Einstein There is always talk about getting rid of what we don’t like or letting go o... Read More
The Art of Paying Attention
“The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can’t be organized or regulated. It isn’t true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth.” R... Read More
Selling Ourselves Short
I was talking to a dear friend who commented that people will do anything for a cookie. I find this funny and sad at the same time. She was on a school board and found that people would donat... Read More