“We are born at a given moment, in…
Please be careful when you go to that place — it’s not safe, or better — don’t go at all. Here’s a can of mace — just in case. I’ll pick you up —…
“Properly speaking, the unconscious is the real psychic; its inner nature is just as unknown to…
I became bulimic when I was 13. No one taught me how I just remember sticking my finger down my throat, and what came up wasn’t just food; it was every insecurity, every fear, every…
“Five percent of the people think. Ten percent of the people think they think. The other eighty-five percent would rather die…
As brave as a…lion
As strong as an…ox
People (read “me”) say that they don’t have time, or feel they’re not talented (or) interested, but the truth is we’re afraid.
We’re afraid that we might fail, that we might suck, that we will look stupid in front of others, that we might give up and earn a reputation as…
Forget the grand prize. I’ll be happy with an honorable mention.
de·ter·min·ism
/dəˈtərməˌnizəm/
The doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.
Not everyone is willing to accept the idea that they alone are responsible for the…
When Life Knocks You Down — 5 Ways to Keep Growing
On May, 6, 1957 Roger Bannister ran a four minute mile. Before that moment no one had ever accomplished…
You know when your watching the sprinters at the Olympic Games and they make a desperate and determined chest out leap over the finish line? That is pretty much how I felt rounding out my first year of grad school. Exhausted, desperate and determined. Had you…
The other day I sent a photo of my side garden to a long distance friend. I told her that this now successful side garden made up of…
One of my favorite quotes by Rumi is, “I want to sing like birds sing, not worrying who listens or what…
Listen, friend. Life is not meant to feel draining, praying…
For many of you, the only lists you write are To Do lists that end up being fuel for self…
I feel extremely lucky to have been born female, and extremely proud of my Sisters. Women are strong, smart, resilient and have the unique ability as a sex to call upon ancient truths to guide us in a perilous, male-dominated world. I…
This past weekend, Richard and I traveled to Sedona, Arizona, where I had the honor and blessing…
Thanks! That must have been a fine one. :-)
Although, I have seen Bobby Carcassés on a couple of occasions when I’ve been back to Cuba, I hesitate to ask him what the flutist’s name was. Part of me doesn’t want to know.
5/16/19
Day starts. I’m not feeling all of my normal character. Think I finally caught the bug wife had…
There’s a human behavior that completely confounds my ability to get my head — and heart — around it: When a victim or survivor of a heinous crime chooses to extend forgiveness to the one who inflicted emotional pain, injury, or even…
Love that quote! Thanks for reading, Agnes. I really appreciate it.
