Tired…
I have so many fragmented stories and concepts brewing in my head and my heart right now. I have half a dozen untitled starts that just went nowhere so they never saw the light of day. I suppose part of my struggle to put figurative pen to paper is that for some reason, I believe…
Returning
It’s 5:15a. Hawaii time. I’ve been awake and out of bed since 4:00. And if you know me, you know that ain’t right! I am NOT a morning person, by any stretch. But this morning, I opened my eyes, saw that it was still dark, and looked at my phone for the time. You know…
Writing About Writing
It’s been a bit since I’ve written anything. I’ve been trying to deconstruct the reasons for that and lo and behold, guess who showed up to the party? Judgment. This is going to be a bit of a quagmire wandering through my thoughts around this but as always, I’m doing it anyway without editing. Very…
Ho’oponopono
The word ho’oponopono roughly translates to “cause things to move back in balance” or to “make things right.” This ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness functions as both a communication concept for reconciliation and a tool for restoring self-love and balance. Whew. Read that again. There’s a mantra or prayer, if you will, that serves to…
February 8, 2022
Last year on this day, I was on day one of my new job. I was so excited – so full of hope. This year, I am now on medical leave from said job beginning today – stress, anxiety, PTSD triggers, and surprisingly, high blood pressure. Never had that in my life. But I do…
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