No surprise, as millions around the world were loving the Peace Walk by Buddhist Monks, doing a monumental trek from Texas to Washington D.C., the press and politicians continue to be focused on…. the drama and spectacle coming out of Washington D.C. and elsewhere. When the New York Times finally, a few days ago, deigned […]
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Empathy & Compassion: A Chain Reaction of Power
In this current climate of black and white thinking (progress vs tradition, femininity vs masculinity, freedom vs law & order, strength vs vulnerability, peace vs war) and an extra dose of gaslighting propaganda, it is not surprising that in some circles empathy and compassion is derided as some of sort of “weak, feminine, sentimental and […]
Good vs Great
Some people love to speak in superlatives, while others may understate things. Good may be “ok”, “adequate”, “likable”. Great might be “best ever”, “fantastic”, “love”. Right now Great seems to leading the conversation (Make America…) so I’d like to examine these words, what they mean in general and from my worldview. It is used in […]
Stress
Argh! Just the word stress can get things going. “I can’t stress this enough.” The word has been bandied about for a long time, coming out of modern psychcology. However, sometimes overwhelming experiences, and individual temperaments such as sensitivity to environment, or tendency for anxiety make people more vulnerable to stressors. Let’s examine for a […]
Time
Time is a beautiful thing. It is a portal, it is illusionary, it is persistent. It is nature’s own instruction book. You cannot pin it down, and yet it gives life dimension, boundaries, a “perception” of past, present and future. It is a chamelon. It is barely noticeable second to second, is constantly on the […]
It Will Be OK
A well lived life does not have to be long, as many examples show, although a lengthy life can give you more chances to try different avenues and relearn your lessons. Many of these lessons will be painful. But it will be OK.A well lived life is not likely to be free of adversity and […]
Double Vision
Note: This was written in November 2019 while in Nicaragua, about 16 months after my husband died. My regular writing had come to a complete halt until this trip. The loss of my husband means the loss of his perspective, a sharing of life experiences, discovery and ideas. This sharing with someone else, whether family, […]
Toward Healing in a Time of Harm
Self cutters are not the only self harmers. Their hearts are hurting and they are only looking for relief. People who have experienced deep trauma are not the only ones who experience harm. Moreover, some scars are hidden, perhaps in shame. Some burdens are borne quietly. While many of us experience isolation in this horrific […]
Memorize
I guess you have to know the rules to break them. Before I can improvise I have to learn it by heart. I have to recite every line and syllable, play every note, tell that story and commit exactly down to every photographic memory detail. I have to know down to the fiber of my being. […]
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