From the category archives:

Becoming

Letting Go of Expectations

April 28, 2010

The pups and I were walking in the woods the other day, as we often do.  It was cold and windy here in northeast PA.  It seemed more winter than spring, so when something rustled in the leaves, I was startled to see a snake!  I jumped back and did my frightened little snake dance [...]

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Aligning with Immensity

March 31, 2010

How much longer will you stay oblivious of the immensity of yourself? ~Rajneesh In some traditions we are told that we are nothing—a wretch even.  In other cultures we are told that we are everything—my needs are the most important. We hear much talk of overcoming ego or stepping into our power. We get mixed [...]

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Gift from a Vulture

March 26, 2010

Vulture has gifted me in many ways over the years, and I’ll tell you part of that story now–a particularly poignant part.  Vulture seems to show up when I’m about to make a big transition.  It’s as if they are my travel guides during key times.  Indigenous people have long viewed animals and birds as [...]

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Staying Small

March 5, 2010

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson Why do I stay small?  In round about ways, I’ve been exploring this question for some years.  At times I’ve thought I stay small because I’m not smart enough, not talented enough, not disciplined enough, not strong enough, not courageous enough—not adequate.  Lately, [...]

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Come Out, Come Out

March 4, 2010

I’ve spent a good portion of my life hiding.  The hiding has taken many forms.   I have hidden behind façades, mostly to keep from being seen.  I’ve hidden behind pain, maybe to keep from stepping fully into responsibility.  I’ve hidden behind beliefs, keeping me from having to think critically.  I’ve hidden behind lies, mostly to [...]

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Breathing Dawn

February 26, 2010

The ancients advise waking with the dawn. Rumi says, “The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.  Don’t go back to sleep.”  And, “The morning wind spreads its fresh smell.  We must get up and take that in, that wind that lets us live.  Breathe before it’s gone.”*  Spiritual practitioners of today often recommend [...]

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Turtle Time

February 24, 2010

I’m on turtle time.  This is my powerful reframe for some past negative beliefs and thoughts I’ve had about myself.  I’m a late bloomer, and there was a time when some others, and I, believed that I was “slow”.   I slept a lot when very young, was painfully shy, didn’t start talking quite on time, [...]

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An Anniversary

February 18, 2010

My mama died 14 years ago, today.  I miss her.  So much has happened in my life, and in the world, these past 14 years.  I wish I could sit with her for a few hours and talk about all that’s happening; better yet, I’d like to just sit quietly with my head in her [...]

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