On Growing Old Friends

A treasured friend knows our creases like no other. We fold together effortlessly even after long lapses of time. Unlike siblings or other family members, we choose them or they choose us. They come without the mess of genetics and family history. They are our best friends, loved ones, and chosen families.

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Loving Ourselves = Loving the World

Home. There’s so much to write and capture between my time away and now. I can’t settle down. (Or is it in?) Which way do we settle? Down toward the ground? Into the earth? Or do we settle into the love of the universe? Our beloved? Our loved ones? Ourselves?

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On pain, pleasure, & puking (the ultimate letting go!)

“Pain is not a punishment; pleasure is not a reward.” Pema Chödron

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Open Space. Open House. Open Heart.

Social media is all the rage and one I have very mixed emotions about… kind of a love/hate relationship. Facebook is great for quick status updates and blogging allows me to share larger thoughts and topics, but sometimes I miss REAL voices.

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Unplugging. Will you? Can you? Would you? I did.

Recently I decided to take a challenge and participate in the National Day of Unplugging and go off the grid for 24 hours. After the initial panic subsided when I realized it entailed turning off my iPhone in addition to the computer and iPad, I reconciled with my decision, sent my family a reminder I was unplugging, and waited for the sun to set.

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