Life is not consistent and neither is my frame of mind. With outside circumstances barreling at me as an opposing brigade fires unsuspected shots of reality my way, I find myself playing the game of avoidance. Avoiding the inevitable stream of negative emotions appears to be more than just a battle tactic. It is my…
Category: hope
Uncovering Your Treasure
Contentment remains a long sought after state. It cannot be found outside of ourselves. It must be cultivated within our core. Finding this satisfaction brightens our world and potentially allows for our treasure to be seen. I am celebrating a recovery of my own these days. Recovery from the language of should, unmet expectations, and…
Begin – Wherever You Are
I saw the street sign at a time in my life when I was lost and spending my days soul searching. Photography allowed me to look at each moment on a deeper level, observing more than doing. I don’t know exactly why I took a picture of the begin sign. But what is clear, there…
Share Your Gifts – Feed Your Joy
As December has arrived and gift buying is in full swing, I am reminded that gifts are not only made of material. Walking through the mall, listening to the Christmas music, and watching the young ballet dancer gracefully float across center stage, I recognize a deep longing within myself to reconnect to meaning as I…
Grace to All – Happy Fall!
Autumn has arrived in my kitchen. Can you see the shadows and the reflections? The birth phase of care-free Spring and the youthful energy of young-adult Summer have led me to the nostalgic and “time doesn’t stand still”, Autumn. The death of winter has not yet come. Dreams are alive, just fading into colorful prismatic…