I breathe in patience and breathe out compassion. I stand as one with my spirit and human body, guided by my soul. I am whole.

I grew up with many rules to follow. Until one day I bumped up against a loss so great I fell in. When I fell in, all these rules fell too

What does the silence sound like? In our silence we listen and wait to hear truth. I recognize it when I feel goosebumps. Truth has no time.

Understanding my spouse chose an exit point helps me accept the trauma of that day. It helps me understand there is a greater force at work

There is a new normal coming and I don’t know what it looks like. My intention is to stand at the helm of my boat with my sea legs adjusting

Sometimes I say something that others don’t like. And they respond in negative ways. In the past, I would get defensive, call them names.

I can see humanity’s collective hearts are breaking open in these times to uncover the true meaning of human life.

Allowing myself to feel my deep emotions is a key. It’s up to me to find a safe place with an intention to feel my pain.

All the years I battled with fear and anxiety were just practice. Time to practice is not based on anyone’s timetable. Practice is wise.

Covid is knocking on our friend’s doors and maybe on our doors. By treating our self with loving respect and kindness, we set the example

Two groups, same purpose to grow and learn, both on similar pathways. Both have awareness but one group is shrouded by suffering.

Whatever outcome, it all takes practice—practice to feel the ease of change; practice to find acceptance; practice to get used to new ideas

What if there’s a greater purpose to suffering? Understanding this can offer acceptance at a deeper level and offer some comfort.

Awakened by images this morning at 3:33, I thanked the angel who disturbed my sleep. Life unfolds day by day, lesson by lesson.

It’s been quite the time, the past 365 days. It takes commitment to look into my soul and remember integrity defines me, not fear.

It’s easier for me to create my self-abuse than it is to wait for abuse. Today I take a breath and break through the walls of shame.

When I’m a funk, I send out an SOS to my Higher Power for more understanding and comfort. Then I let go my request so I don't weigh it down.

When I was growing up, Mom modeled work before play.When I retired, someone told me to rest, relax. I remember thinking, “I don’t know how."

I’ve been tested. I've done really hard things. I have also faced moral challenges, some of which I've failed. What wisdom have I found?

No matter how prepared, how controlling, how brilliant humanity is with their thinking brains, we don’t know it all. There is so much more.