Reflections on Solitude and Connection
The Power of Shared Experiences My spouse has a deeply held belief: if you have no one to share something...
Processing the Shock
Reflecting on a Controversial Comment Last night, while watching the fourth episode of “Act Your Age” on Netflix, I was...
Solitude and Shared Experiences
Navigating the Balance in a Marriage Marriage is a beautiful, complex dance between two individuals, each bringing their own unique...
Embracing Solitude
A Journey from Exclusion to Freedom As a child, I often found myself on the periphery of social circles, not...
Pruning for Growth
A Metaphor for Self-Care In the quiet sanctuary of my garden, I’ve learned some of the most profound lessons about...
Lessons from Childhood Fears
The Myth and Reality of Quicksand Growing up, many of us were captivated by the dramatic scenarios depicted in cartoons...
Letting Go
Deadheading the soul As I was out in the garden today, deadheading my coreopsis, I couldn’t help but reflect on...
A Journey to Authenticity
Living in Alignment with Our True Selves: A Journey to Authenticity In a world full of expectations, pressures, and societal...
Rejecting Limiting Beliefs
Rejecting Limiting Beliefs: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Human Worth In our journey through life, we often encounter individuals who...
Too Good
“Too Good”: Embracing the Complexity of Human Nature “You’re too good to do that.” It’s a phrase many of us...
Drying Garden Flowers
Understanding the Magical Properties of Garden Flowers In the riot of colors that spring and summer unfurl in gardens across...