Acceptance

Acceptance… a word, for me that would often show up like a daunting sound too far away for me to clearly understand, let alone grasp and incorporate.   Acceptance… a way of being with self-compassion I am often tested on.   I have been skilled at dancing around the...

Sleeping Soundly

Summer Solstice… the longest day of the year, which of course, means the shortest night.  Seriously, can the nights get shorter?  So many times my sleep was distrurbed by any number of things, as if the sandman had completely forgotten my address or was testing my...

Self-Talk

Anyone who knows me knows I have a loud voice.  And by “loud” I mean several things.  I like being in leadership roles.  I enjoy public speaking.  My voice carries well in a crowded room. When my boundaries are clear I have no problem standing firm with them (which is...

The Dog Next Door

Sadly, the neighbors directly next door moved.  Luckily the sweet young family that moved in their place are very kind and, though we haven’t gotten to know them much given the winter weather, I am hopeful we will love them as well. Also new with this family are their...