I have been squashing my joy, toning down my happy, and stuffing my hope deep down where no one (including me) could find it. I got stuck in a muck pile of shame. My thoughts were not about good things, they were about how I needed to be ashamed of who I am and what I have done wrong. Somewhere… Read More
Thirst No More
Our Calico cat, uniquely named, Callie, is a spitfire. She dashes through the house as if there is an emergency that only she can solve on the other side. She cuts corners by jumping up onto the wall and ricocheting off on the other side. She stalks our other cat, lies in wait, and then attacks just as he passes…. Read More
Forgiveness – Step One
Music is one the most monumental ways I mark periods of my life. I was reminded of this truth a couple of days ago during a commercial. In the background of whatever was being advertised, I could hear a beautiful rock ballad being sung by Air Supply. I thought at the time, I am one of probably not very many,… Read More
Day Five – Gratitude – Abundance
Gratitude – Day 5 – Abundance Last night, in the process of looking for an item of clothing, I decided to clean out my chest of drawers. I struggle to find room for my clothing in my dresser and my closet. Everything is always packed full to overflowing. When I had finished taking out clothes that either no longer fit… Read More