It has always been my favorite time of day. The early morning before anyone wakes. It’s not just the quiet, but the solitude. It’s wonderfully comforting and kind. I feel whole and able to breathe. No distractions. There’s no sound like nothingness. I am at my best alone. The early morning breaks when the birds … Continue reading Time of Day
Although I’m a fan of Summer, the truth is, my favorite time of year is Fall. I love the holidays. There’s just something about the vibe of this time that gives me hope. Like so many other people, I’ve spent my share of Thanksgiving Day and other holidays alone more than once. It started years … Continue reading Alone At Thanksgiving
Change is not always a good thing. Change does not need to always be hard. Change is taking another direction. Change is a different perspective. Change is disrupting the current trajectory. Change is inevitable. When I was a little kid, pre-teen, I fought against change. I wanted stability and it was nowhere to be found. … Continue reading An Unlikely Super Power We Can All Have
The best gift I’ve ever received was the one I gave myself: the permission to decide who gets to be in my life. As a kid, people used to call me stuck up, among other names. I wouldn’t hang with kids who did drugs, I wouldn’t sit with those who were mean to others, i.e. … Continue reading The Greatest Gift
As I’m writing this, the Chicago Marathon has just started. Are there things in your life that when you look back on you just can’t fathom you once accomplished, but can’t imagine ever doing ever again? I’ve run three marathons. Several 10 and 5K’s - I really thought I wanted to run one more marathon, … Continue reading Once Before, Never Again
All About The Joy 