Taste of a Memory

There have been a few times in my life when I've made big moves. This has resulted in leaving some amazing people behind in other states as I found my way to new adventures. Some friends I stayed in contact with for only a few years and some are still a part of my life, …

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A Letter to My Six Year Old Self

Hello. I love you. You’re about to experience some things that will change your life forever. First, know you’re okay. (My Sister & I) Just because you will have to go through some things alone, or be the one who is responsible, does not mean you have to do everything yourself. In fact you are …

Mr. Turner

It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and I wanted to offer a treat to my readers in the hopes of make up for my absence. If you don’t know, I am a musician and a writer. Lately, it’s been a challenge for me to create the time I want to do these things. So, …

Dolly, Feelings, & Forgiveness

"I have to not harden my heart, because I want to stay open to feel things. So when I hurt, I hurt all over. And when I cry, I cry real hard. And when I’m mad, I’m mad all over. I’m just a person; I like to experience whatever the feeling is and whatever I’m …

Wisdom in Gratitude

Recognizing the Messages Around Us

Today in my meditation, I suddenly pictured myself lying in a field looking up at a swarm of white butterflies dancing above me. The sun was bright and warm but there was a distinct feeling of autumn. I took some more deep breaths and saw a flash of silvery, black stones in the bottom of …

October 2: World Smile Day

We all know the scene from Forest Gump where he wipes his face on the t-shirt and leaves a smiley face, sparking the inspiration for the creation of that famous symbol. As fictionalized as that was, I bet it made you smile. Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in …

Blessed

My favorite holiday movie. Bing said it best, “Count your blessings”. Rather than making a list, let’s try this exercise. Please share if you’re comfortable doing so. Repeat after me. “I am so blessed that I can ______. Because of this, I am able to _________ for others. And that multiplies my blessings.”

The Porch Light

It is hard work to stay on the path we gave ourselves at birth. It is also not truly expected that we do so, only that we find it again when we detour from it. How would one ever learn to survive if they simply walked in a direction that was already cleared? You must …

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Declutter Part Two

It's time to continue our strategy of spring cleaning our mind along with our surroundings. You will never believe what I found in that junk drawer. Not a dozen bobby pins, but a dozen USB sticks! Maybe that space needs some attention more than just once a year. Isn't that the truth for all of …