Happy May! I had a pretty difficult Mother’s Day. Honestly, I am hoping yours was better than mine! And yet, the pain I felt on Sunday ended up giving way to sweetness and peace yesterday. So maybe a “bad” Mother’s Day isn’t such a bad thing, after all. Let me explain. Sunday started out wonderfully; my husband David and I took a hike, one of our favorite activities to do ... continue reading >>
Do You Have this sort of Patience?
Patience isn’t a strong point for many of us. It’s hard to be patient when you’re waiting for something exciting, like a party, or a reunion with a loved one. And when you feel sad, or anxious, or troubled in any way, it is also hard to be patient while you wait for easier times. The funny thing is though, that if we don’t choose to cultivate patience, we just might miss the really great ... continue reading >>
The Presence Is in the Present
Happy New Year! We’re halfway through our 12 days of Illumination and I’m so happy we decided to take this journey together. Already I find myself more open, more present to my thoughts and emotions (and thus less vulnerable to letting them take me somewhere without my awareness!) That’s one of the gifts of the holy days, if we approach them mindfully. They call us into a deeper level of ... continue reading >>