Like many Americans, I grew up in a Christian home. A Lutheran home to be specific, and there really were lots of great things about that. Religion can offer a sense of peace and community, and even some pretty fun holidays. Seriously, have you ever been to Lutheran church basement gathering? The lard filled tasty…
Tis the season
Giving and receiving are part of the same cycle, and we each give and receive in our own ways. But we can lose our balance when we try to be too controlling on either side of the cycle. On the receiving end, we may feel that we don’t deserve the effort made if what we…
Autumn transit
October is my favorite time of year because the cool, crisp weather reinvigorates in a multitude of ways. I find myself constantly drawn towards the extraordinarily deep blue of the sky that seems so vividly crystal clear. Nature seems somehow more enhanced with the depth of colors richer, sharper, as if there is a quickening…
Adjectives of self
Integrity likes to take long thoughtful walks When she comes home, her pockets are full of stones and shells She is the daughter of of a weaver She has inherited her mother’s sense of texture and color Although she prefers the potter’s wheel to the loom She makes ritual vessels for the local temple It…
Software upgrades
Again I find myself in a place of transition, upheaval and off course. (See “Turbulance”) The past 6 months have been a blur and in that I have noticed a weakness in my spirit. One day I just slept. Like I’ve told my patients, if you dont take time to rest, your body will do…
Outgrowth
The truth is we outgrow those who don’t appreciate what we bring to the table. Those who are okay with our absence, who allow distance between us and make us feel like we’re replaceable and aren’t afraid of losing us. The truth is we outgrow those who aren’t genuine with us. Those whos actions and…
Thankscovid
As we face month 138 of Covid, yes, I know its only been 12 months, but it feels like more…what truly matters are the people that share this time on Earth with us. I am thankful for all of you. Especially the ones that stuck around but even those who didn’t. I am thankful for…
almost…
You made me feel again for a time. The past few years had led me to believe I wouldn’t experience feelings again. The hope, the desire, the contentment. With you, I found them. The nights we talked were the best. But the mornings were even better, having lingering conversations over pancakes and coffee. You allowed…
Life in Transition
Change is the stuff of life. But transitioning well is the art of life. – Prior Life transitions are usually life changing events that cause us to re-examine our present sense of being. They can be predictable – such as children leaving home or marriage but they can often be unpredictable – such as an accident, divorce or…
When a kiss is not just a kiss
A kiss is among the most powerful and emotive gestures that we can perform for our partners, our friends, our family. Can you think of anything that triggers such fierce elation, or bring such sorrow. Do you remember your first kiss? Or perhaps the last from someone you love(d) and lost? Actions always speak louder…
The Ginger *Snap*s 