Tuesday I had the opportunity to reconnect with a friend. She was struggling with some life issues (Aren’t we all?) so we met and talked for a couple of hours. It is always amazing to hear the words coming out of my mouth that bring clarity to her, while in the background I hear another [...]
Archive for April, 2011
April 5 2011
That’s What Friends Are For!
Is there any value in simply being there for each other? New York Times blogger Tara Parker-Pope offers this fascinating insight: “Researchers studied 34 students at the University of Virginia, taking them to the base of a steep hill and fitting them with a weighted backpack. They were then [...]
April 4 2011
The Sunday Sweater
The morning sun filters through the window and falls in a blanket of warmth around me, creating a perfect writing space. In my mind, I an taken back to a scene from my childhood, where I am wrapped in my Dad’s old sweater curled up in a chair that sits in a south facing window. [...]
April 1 2011
The Spirituality of Balance
In my latest read by Joan Chittister, she says the Spirituality of Balance has five attributes: equilibrium, variety, self-awareness, re-creation, and an appreciation of the value of imperfection.
Equilibrium: To me this is the ability to stay centered in my day, despite the distractions that pull me off center. I think back to another favorite book [...]
