You know how life goes. The day-to-day existence of food shopping, cleaning the house, scheduling a gentle yoga class. So much of the world news interests me. Still, most of it has little to do with my life—the Strait of Hormuz remains closed another day, Meta is forking over 17.2 billion because they created aContinue reading “The Unfolding Tragedy in the Himalayas: A Personal Tale”
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Beach Memories and Mindfulness
As I walked from the beach house where I was staying with friends toward the bay, I felt the long-awaited sunshine and heat on my neck and shoulders, the first gifts of approaching summer. I was born in July, a month of heavy humidity and friends away at the shore, making my birthday parties asContinue reading “Beach Memories and Mindfulness”
The Beauty of Spain: Reflections on Travel and Life
Travel is a blend of romance, culture, and a much-needed break from the daily routine. It’s a way to see and feel a totally different scene. Europe is a world apart from my home in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, a pleasant but homogeneous place for the most part. That’s why I travel. To experience the diversity,Continue reading “The Beauty of Spain: Reflections on Travel and Life”
Exploring Harvard and the Journey of Life Choices
Daniel and I walked up the steps of the massive brick building with imposing limestone pillars, which is Widener Library. We went inside and read the inscription there.
Birthdays and Beginning Again
The writing always the writing, winding its way into my life, my compass of contemplation and reflection, and hope to gather in the moment through the written word before it’s gone.
Exploring the Spiritual Journey Through Turkey
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~ Rumi When I first shared my plans for a tour of Turkey with friends, most reactions were: “Are you sure it’s safe?”, reflecting a common perception fueled by media narratives. Even my doctor expressed his hesitation, mentioning the presenceContinue reading “Exploring the Spiritual Journey Through Turkey”
Welcoming In Autumn
The autumn equinox has come and gone, leaving behind a balance of dark and light hours. As we gradually transition into earlier nights and embrace the changes that autumn brings, it offers thoughts and reflections. Autumn is a time to reset and even renew intentions. I anticipate continuing our writing journey and uniting women withinContinue reading “Welcoming In Autumn”
Reflections on Exceptional Moments…Joy and Despair
We spoke of what is known as “toxic positivity,” which is the idea that one must be grateful for the life they do have, no matter what, and always put on a brave face. Yet, you cannot deny the complexity of life or the reality of death, and negative feelings are not a failure but a normal part of the human condition—nor is gratitude always a solution to pain.
December’s Mysteries and Dreams
It’s December. There’s a mystery to the season. As Mary Oliver writes in her poem, “Mysteries, Yes”: “Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.”
The Complacent Traveler
A faithful companion on my travels is a little spiral-bound notebook where I jot down my thoughts.
