So we just keep doing the work… We keep fighting for the voices of those who would be silenced. We stand for marginalized communities. We speak out against oppression and violence and bullying. We make room for peace and kindness; for all faiths and sexualities and colors and genders. We remember to nurture each other […]
Disappointment…Thy Name is…
August 27, 2011 by 3 Comments
Since I wrote the last blog I have perseverated about the good, the bad, the wrong and the right to be…disappointed. It constantly butts into that expectation thing and always leads back to that ugly concept of putting expectations on people, especially those we love. Doesn’t that just sound smarmy and big bad motherly? I […]
Why am I so sad?
January 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I am infinitely sad. It is physical. I hurt somewhere between my chest and my stomach where it is hollow. Silliness. My husband is only going home. I’m staying here alone, but I’ve been here many times by myself and I enjoy it. I know people, I know places, I have what I need. And […]
Me Me Me Me Me Me Me
December 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Each day I aspire to some version of enlightenment. When things fall apart I’d like be a cross between my father and Pema Chodron… I’ll listen, I’ll pray, and calmly love and support; caring deeply but retaining enough detachment to serve a higher purpose. Yet some days I am astounded by my selfishness. I am […]
