The Magic of Dating Yourself
In “The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity,” Julia Cameron encourages us to take ourselves on a weekly date. I first...
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The Sacred Art of Mourning Rituals
It's 5:00 am. Eyes wide open and there's no turning back. Pulling the covers over my head for another 30 minutes of restlessness sounds...
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The Ocean Is My Container
In my heart of hearts I'm a beach bum. I'm a Pisces so it resonates with my soul. I've taken many walks along many beaches, giving thanks...
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Dear Wrinkles,
An intoxicated friend recently told me that I "have way too many wrinkles for my age." She took her hands on both sides of my face,...
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SOLO JOURNEYS
In just 576 hours, I will be taking a solo journey to a small island – alone! Yes, I am counting the hours. I’ve been taking solo...
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The Paradox of Grief
Grief sucks. And it is sacred. There is great pain and extraordinary beauty. It roars like a lion and is gentle as a lamb. It demands...
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Bikinis and Bicycles
Last week I ordered a bikini. Well, let me be clear. I ordered a bathing suit coverup. It just happened to come with a bikini. When I saw...
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Speak Your Truth
It can be painful and scary as hell to speak your truth. Painful for yourself and painful for others. I held emotional pain inside for...
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Take A Leap. You Just Might Land on Higher Ground!
I dragged my feet for months prior to the submission deadline, not able to turn a deaf ear to the negative thoughts that crossed my...
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Reckless Abandon
Reckless Abandon: "Action taken without care or concern for the consequences leading to freedom from inhibition." I am a writer. There....
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