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Blessing Our Bodies
Some bodies struggle because they struggle. I don’t have answers. I do know we learn from our bodies.

Shirley Riga
Jul 10, 20204 min read
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Ebb and Flow of Life
I am in charge of my resilience, I am in charge of my mundane and I am in charge of my brilliance

Shirley Riga
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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Life Interrupted
We have held on tight Eyes alert Watching and listening Since the beginning of the pandemic Everyone is tired of the same ole...

Shirley Riga
Jul 7, 20203 min read
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My Serenity is Up to Me
Sometimes I don’t put two and two together until the discomfort in my heart or my body is screaming loud enough.

Shirley Riga
Jul 5, 20204 min read
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My Independence
Every encounter with struggle has a lesson inside. Through doubts and fears and my worst nightmares, I hold a toolbelt of resources.

Shirley Riga
Jul 4, 20204 min read
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We Are Living in Uncertain Times
The future is uncertain
for my peace of mind.
The key is embracing uncertainty instead of being intimidated by it.

Shirley Riga
Jul 3, 20203 min read
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Pause and Reflect
This idea really speaks to why I enjoy and need to meditate.
Christine Babson
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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Nurturing my Neglected Heart
As my walls of health broke down and my personal limits beaten I was cornered into seeing my neglected heart

Shirley Riga
Jun 26, 20203 min read
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Waiting with Gentleness
This waiting is uncomfortable
This waiting takes forever

Shirley Riga
Jun 25, 20204 min read
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I made a commitment
I made a commitment
I believed anything is possible

Shirley Riga
Jun 24, 20205 min read
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Letting Go to the Flow
Step by step aging is like mirror work
With less resistance to acceptance

Shirley Riga
Jun 23, 20203 min read
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Friendship
The practice of friendship
Starts at any age
And affords us an opportunity
To feel love in our heart
As we extend it to another

Shirley Riga
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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Driven to Distraction
We can choose each morning to do something different, and that can trigger the butterfly effect.

Shirley Riga
Jun 19, 20203 min read
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I want to be at peace with myself
I want, in fact - to borrow from the language of the saints - to live "in grace" as much of the time as possible.
Christine Babson
Jun 17, 20203 min read
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Work In Progress
I am a work in progress. Partially finished and awaiting completion. Allow my life to unfold in its own time. I know how to find my way.
Nancy Bragg
Jun 15, 20203 min read
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Surrendering Locally and Globally
I’m calling all angels to support me In this present challenge of acceptance

Shirley Riga
Jun 14, 20202 min read
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Practicing Mindfulness
It’s difficult to be in a heart-centered space among mind-centered activities. My key is to leave the door open between the two.

Shirley Riga
Jun 10, 20203 min read
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200 jewels
Our minds are powerful entities. Our intentions can create our physical reality. How do I respond to a medical emergency?
Thea Iberall
Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Uncertainty and Surrender
Yesterday I knelt on the ground. I held prayer and peace as the seconds wore on feeling the infinity of struggle surrendering every moment

Shirley Riga
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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Ode to silence
A promise to myself I make
In this pause of self-respect for a moment to breathe in silence and reflect.

Shirley Riga
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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