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Present To Life
Present to Life Why facing our mortality leads to becoming fully alive I have been preparing to lead a class on meditative journaling the past few weeks. As I assemble the many tools that I plan to use, it has caused me to stop and rename the transformation that I continue to experience as I…
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Sally: A Memoir My mother’s story….my journey It was just a year ago that I was editing my book, and preparing to publish. This year has found me taking steps that are new, finding steady ground as I gradually moved from my life as I knew it then, to the life of my soul’s…
Read MoreJournaling to Peace
Journaling to Peace Meditation through the written word I have sought solitude and peace with my journal each morning for many years. My notebooks fill many shelves in my home; I rarely return to reread any portion of them yet I savor them as I would precious memories of time spent with loved ones. I…
Read MoreThe Art of Surrender
The Art of Surrender Facing my resistance….again Why is surrendering my control so very difficult at times? I have found the past few weeks spiritually painful as I lost my openness and flow. I knew that it was there, that I was in process and that it would again return. I had an incredible energy…
Read MoreEnd-of-Life Doulas
End-of-Life Doulas Companions throughout terminal illness This week I was honored to speak with two Registered Nurses in other areas of the country that provide end-of-life support in addition to training/certification as End-of-Life Doulas. This title echoes the care that most people are familiar with throughout pregnancy and the start of life; a perfect description of the…
Read MoreThe Wonder of the UP
The Wonder of the UP The fun of winter along Lake Superior while connecting with friends and students Last week we returned to Houghton MI; our first visit with the freedom to simply enjoy and experience the area . Of course we drove past our recently sold home, and were pleased to see that it is…
Read MoreOur Touch, Our Light
Our Touch, Our Light Love through touch I have been away from my hospice nursing job for several weeks, since I changed my status to working less regularly. It’s been a transformative few weeks, and I look forward to focusing on my end-of-life consultation more fully. But I did work this last weekend, venturing out to…
Read MoreIntuition
Intuition Guiding my steps I had a long talk recently with a friend as she struggled with her intuition. It caused me to stop and think; and to define what I consider intuition and its purpose in our lives. So often I hear this innate gift described as something to guide us. Yes it is that! …
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Changes Life’s Journey An Indigo Bunting has been at our feeder these past weeks, along with a wide variety of other song birds. Their pallette ranges from the obscure to the brilliant. A simple change of birdseed and our world has been adorned with these visual and auditory gifts. I sit quietly each morning, listening to the…
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