Life is Suffering or an AdventureThis image is interesting to me for a couple of reasons… First, it was taken summer of 2006 or 07, and I was going through a separation and…Sep 2Sep 2
I was asked to talk about my experience as a woman in the climbing industry on two separate…The first words out of my mouth when I found out I was pregnant, “please dear God, a boy.” In my experience, boys were of greater value. My…Sep 2Sep 2
Loss and OptimismIn the past week I have learned of multiple deaths, some close to me, some close to those I know and love. Death always brings forward the…Sep 2Sep 2
True FreedomIn 2009, I had a private session with a Yogi. The point of the meeting was to discern what would be an effective practice for me to pursue…Sep 2Sep 2
Expectations and ResilienceI packed up my vehicle for a road trip. A chance to get away from the stresses in my life. Work feeling overwhelming, a body not quite…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
New Year Goals — Smarter than SMARTThe new year, 2023 is quickly approaching. With the new year, there is also the consideration of what we desire for ourselves in 2023…Dec 28, 2022Dec 28, 2022
When you love…“Love and belonging are irreducible needs for all people. In the absence of these experiences, there is always suffering.” ~Brené BrownFeb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
Where is IntegrityWhen I was a kiddo, I hung out with a friend, who had some friends who stole boxes of Humpty Dumpty chips off the back of a truck. Remember…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022
“Take nothing personally, least of all ourselves.”Vaccines, masks, restrictions, phase 5 — to do or not to do. So serious, what others choose also so very serious.Oct 20, 2021Oct 20, 2021
Choice and Timid SoulsHaving choice seems to be something battered around a great deal throughout this pandemic. Whether one ‘should’ get vaccinated must be a…Oct 6, 2021Oct 6, 2021