Learning to take up space, authentically!
Well, that’s a scary line to write: a space just for me. I’ve been struggling with that lately. Ironic, I know, considering that this blog is devoted to taking up space, authentically. But I think the first step is really recognizing why we aren’t taking up space in a way that we should be. EveryContinue Reading “A Space for Me”
I’ll be out of range of all computers, iPhones, and internet next week (how glorious!) for a fun family trip up the mountain during Thanksgiving. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Turkey (or tofu) day! Maybe it’s ‘tis the season, but I’ve had gratitude on my mind…a lot! I’ve been curlingContinue Reading “A Space for Thanksgiving”
Reading! Are you making time for it? After I had my kiddo, I didn’t (I was too tired!) read very much. It was more of the occasional scroll through Facebook, or a quick glimpse of a blog or article online. But picking up a real paper-bound book? Not even close! And I missed it! I’veContinue Reading “A Space for Books”
Elusive. My stillness and peace have been elusive. Perhaps it is because I am looking out from myself. Seeking something “out there” that simply is not. Turning inward, I find Love. She has been here all along, patiently waiting for my return. Which I gladly do in this moment…and in the next. MyContinue Reading “A Place of Stillness”
I feel like America has lost her soul. Truly. Bombs. Racism. Sexism. Homophobia. Calling the police on children selling water. Hatred of everything. Excuses for groping women. Anger. Etc., etc. Every. Single. Day. It’s exhausting. Truly. Yesterday, I saw a post from someone mocking the recipients of the bombs. Really? REALLY? Who does that? WhereContinue Reading “The Space that Matters”
I love fall. All the color! I live in Colorado, so the golden Aspen amaze me, with their fiery red and golden hues…sassy! All that color got me to thinking…. Importance. Goals. What makes your heart sing? What makes life meaningful. It is about being authentic. It is about taking up space. But whatContinue Reading “The Space of Color”
It has been awhile since I posted. I haven’t forgotten about this blog, but my mind was needed elsewhere though sickness and a move. I was never far…but am back now, ready to share my thoughts and words. Happy reading! I wrote this poem in response to the Supreme Court hearings and subsequent vitriol thatContinue Reading “I Sigh”
A few days ago, I was out and driving early in the morning…really early. The sun was not yet up, but you could see her promise. The day was still muted, and the edges of things were soft, rounded, and quiet. The air felt clean rushing into my car window. Dawn still hung in theContinue Reading “A Space of Uncertainty”
I must unplug for a while. It’s all just too much. Every day, I hold my breath before turning on the news. What will it be today? What image, what comment, what policy will knock me off my feet? Kick me in the gut? Remind me of the terror of living in this time? MyContinue Reading “A Space for Hope”
Or rather, I discovered them as the light from the sun began to fade, leaving only the crystal clarity of the day. Walking closer, I noticed the fraying nature of the bark, curling in on itself, tattered and worn from the elements and wind. Ashen in color, like the cooled embers of a campfire, thisContinue Reading “I Found the Trees”