How about simply calling it good self care?
A Good Life
soul contract or luck of the draw?
Photo by Terree Lorraine Oakwood — I am one lucky woman, some would say. I have the basics of food, shelter, clothing, a car, and other modern conveniences. I have friends and family who I love and who love me. I have advanced education (a Masters degree in Social Work, as well as seminary ordination).…
Revisiting Paradise
at least in my vivid imagination
Eight years ago, at this time, I was in Paradise at the beyond beautiful Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas. I was called there intuitively as I received an email from best selling author and speaker, Joan Borysenko about a workshop she was offering that was an instantaneous YES! for this born writer. I didn’t…
Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
What If Peace Broke Out on the Planet?
A peacemaker looks within to find understanding.
A peacemaker looks within to find understanding.
Am I Biased?
you bet I am
* I am biased toward a healthy future for the next generations. * I am biased toward reproductive freedom. *I am biased toward LGBTQ+ rights. *I am biased toward freedom of religion rather than anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim hate inducing rhetoric and actions. * I am biased toward people being safe in public places rather than…
#Stand Up to Jewish Hate
"Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. You're safe with me here."
“Don’t worry I won’t let anything happen to you. You’re safe with me here.”
When Is an Orange More Than an Orange?
Orange you glad I asked?
Orange you glad I asked?
Be a Good Human Being
So says Dolly Parton.
So says Dolly Parton.
Why I Don’t Call Myself Psychic
I'm just able to ask good questions
I’m just able to ask good questions
Moral Injury
Honoring veterans who experience it.
Last night, in honor of Veterans’ Day, a local tv network offered a special showing of the final episode of M*A*S*H, called “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen”. The Korean War was winding down and the weary personnel of the 4077 unit were facing their individual crises. One in particular was the psychological breakdown of Dr. Hawkeye…
Breathing In, Breathing Out…
in the throes or respiratory yukkiness
in the throes or respiratory yukkiness
One Day
Today would be a good day for peace and unity, whatya' say?
Swimming in emotion soup and trying not to drown. That is the way I have been feeling since the attack by Hamas was launched on Israel on October 7th. It took the typically prepared government and military by surprise as civilians were captured in their homes, on the streets and at a music festival, some…
Is it Okay to Enjoy Life When People Are Suffering?
joy and the power of collective energy is one answer
joy and the power of collective energy is one answer
Ethics, Morals and Values
A Middle East conundrum.
A Middle East conundrum.
Domestic Violence Awareness: Listen for the Whispers of Abuse
An Interview With Author Jennifer Gardella, Ph.D
An Interview With Author Jennifer Gardella, Ph.D