The Magic of Dating Yourself
In “The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity,” Julia Cameron encourages us to take ourselves on a weekly date. I first...


The Sacred Art of Mourning Rituals
It's 5:00 am. Eyes wide open and there's no turning back. Pulling the covers over my head for another 30 minutes of restlessness sounds...


The Ocean Is My Container
In my heart of hearts I'm a beach bum. I'm a Pisces so it resonates with my soul. I've taken many walks along many beaches, giving thanks...


Dear Wrinkles,
An intoxicated friend recently told me that I "have way too many wrinkles for my age." She took her hands on both sides of my face,...


SOLO JOURNEYS
In just 576 hours, I will be taking a solo journey to a small island – alone! Yes, I am counting the hours. I’ve been taking solo...


The Paradox of Grief
Grief sucks. And it is sacred. There is great pain and extraordinary beauty. It roars like a lion and is gentle as a lamb. It demands...


Bikinis and Bicycles
Last week I ordered a bikini. Well, let me be clear. I ordered a bathing suit coverup. It just happened to come with a bikini. When I saw...


Speak Your Truth
It can be painful and scary as hell to speak your truth. Painful for yourself and painful for others. I held emotional pain inside for...


Take A Leap. You Just Might Land on Higher Ground!
I dragged my feet for months prior to the submission deadline, not able to turn a deaf ear to the negative thoughts that crossed my...


Reckless Abandon
Reckless Abandon: "Action taken without care or concern for the consequences leading to freedom from inhibition." I am a writer. There....

