“There’s a kind of Ah-ha! Somebody at least for a moment feels about something or sees something the way that I do. It doesn’t happen all the time. It’s these brief flashes or flames, but I get that sometimes. I feel unalone—intellectually, emotionally, spiritually. I feel human and unalone and that I’m in a deep,Continue reading “My Favorite Moments”
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They Will Let You Do Everything, Don’t
“You can do anything, but not everything” — David Allen Find your place or places in this world. The hint here is that no one is going to stop you from doing everything. You have to stay in your lane and allow space for other people’s callings. It doesn’t matter what it is. Fighting forContinue reading “They Will Let You Do Everything, Don’t”
Obstacles
“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles” — T.F. Hodge. I think this is a good quote. I especially agree when your outcome is in alignment and it’s big enough to keep you going. However, I say that as a goal-oriented person. I like a clear goal. SometimesContinue reading “Obstacles”
Italo Calvino
“I am more and more convinced that literature is made up of works, genres, schools, discussions, problems, collective work in order to solve certain problems.” -Italo Calvino I found this man. I love this story. You should see the smile that grew on my face as the story went on. Please enjoy, and if youContinue reading “Italo Calvino”
A Little (or a lot) of Nonsense
“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Let things be weird and illogical. Let things go a little wonky. Take time to appreciate how those around you squirm in your strangeness. This is your wonderfully creative life. This is your chance to beContinue reading “A Little (or a lot) of Nonsense”
Here it Comes
“I appreciate and enjoy my age.” -Nikki Giovanni Well, here’s my mantra for the next couple of weeks. I’m laughing. I can’t believe I’m about to be 40! So many years invested in becoming and unbecoming, all to turn into just being. This space where I can just be so that those around me canContinue reading “Here it Comes”
Curious and Creative Thinkers
“The best ideas rarely arise in one isolated mind, but rather develop in networks of curious and creative thinkers.” -Esther Perel I like how Esther says this. Curious and creative thinkers are fun to be around. I love hearing people’s new ideas. I love being able to incorporate those ideas, even if not right away.Continue reading “Curious and Creative Thinkers”
Be the Bridge
“We do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”― Richard Rohr Found this guy, Richard Rohr, love what he has to share. He has a lot of talks on YouTube. I wouldn’t call myself a fan just yet. It’s all very new to me. What I likeContinue reading “Be the Bridge”
Solitude Sunday -A Place Where You Can Be Human
“Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” — Pablo Picasso Perfect quote for my Sunday Solitude. I dragged myself out of bed and allowed my Sunday chores to come along as slowly as I wanted them to. I stared at the sky. I listened to my daughter tell stories to my husband. I wasContinue reading “Solitude Sunday -A Place Where You Can Be Human”
Evil is Unspectacular
“Evil is unspectacular and always human, and shares our bed and eats at our own table.” -W. H. Auden What a line. I have never heard of this author but yea I appreciate these words right now. W.H. Auden “English poet, playwright, critic, and librettist Wystan Hugh Auden exerted a major influence on the poetry of theContinue reading “Evil is Unspectacular”
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