I recently watched a segment of a public broadcast show highlighting acclaimed visual artist, Carrie Mae Weems. As she discussed her collection and its possible place in history she said, “I don’t know if this work will be important, but I know that it’s important for me”. Those words resonated, rather loudly for some time… Read More
Inspiration
Living by Comparison is a Losing Position
Ever notice how when we compare our life to others we always end up lacking? One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to live life with a spirit of abundance – believing that who we are and what we have is enough. But the challenge is we don’t ever get there if… Read More
Let’s Seize the Moment and Start Pursuing Our Dreams!
Our time on Earth is finite, but each new day dawns with the promise of possibility. Let’s seize the moment and start pursuing our dreams! For indeed this moment, right now, is ripe with opportunity. Are you showing up to harvest it’s fruit? Loving on Me as I Love You! ❤
Will Caution Override Our Courage to Have Compassion?
I woke with my mind full of compassion for the mentally ill, and the families that love them. Another school shooting, another bout of global grief, another round of debate about gun violence and mental illness. How much will it take before we make material change to the way we diagnose and treat those suffering… Read More
Fighting with That Foolish Thing in Our Mouth!
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Remember that nursery rhyme from when we were little? I recall saying it on the playground to a girl teasing me. Such bravado coming from such a little being! I was big and bad on the outside, but in my heart I… Read More
Do You Have Your Get Out of Jail Free Card?
When I was a little girl one of my favorite games was Monopoly. It’s a board game that allows you to buy land, build houses and charge the other player’s rent when they land on your property. I loved to watch other players squirm as they ran out of money trying to pay rent! I… Read More