I was on Facebook and I came across this analogy that started something like: You are holding a cup of coffee when someone walks by you and bumps your arm making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? Many people look at the catalyst (the person bumping your arm) as the… Continue reading What’s in your cup?
Category: Equanimity
Life is Now
Lífid er núna On a recent trip to Iceland, I learned of an organization, Kraftur, who supports young people diagnosed with cancer. They teamed up with Vera Design to create jewelry to support the Kraftur cause. Kraftur, in Icelandic, means power. Lífid er núna means “life is now” I saw this information on the first… Continue reading Life is Now
Beautiful Chaos
I just began reading A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. I say this because I think it is what sparked my thoughts upon waking this morning. I find it strange that we are the only beings in our world that feel the need to own things and other beings. We covet people… Continue reading Beautiful Chaos
Healing needs practice… and practice makes progress
As I sat to write this, the Sheryl Crow lyrics, "Every day is a winding road. I get a little bit closer," popped into my head. This wasn't the direction I would take this post, but it is fitting. My healing journey has opened my eyes to many aspects of life and the interconnectivity of… Continue reading Healing needs practice… and practice makes progress
Growth Continued…
It's been a year since my divorce was finalized in court, a year since I have been freed from the confines of a toxic marriage. I was released from walking on eggshells in my home and dimming my authentic self to not insult the person I love. I received an email from my ex just… Continue reading Growth Continued…
Find magic every day
I have found magic in the most strange place - occupations. Most people wouldn't associate magic with careers outside of magicians, but I find it in most, if not every, profession someone tells me they have. One of my favorite quotes comes from the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. "The secret of happiness is… Continue reading Find magic every day
Look Within 