i don’t often think about the words ‘extrovert’ or ‘introvert’ (most of us are probably a blend of both). these words, however, have been surfacing enough during recent conversations to invite more thought about them. a few times, while talking about this subject, others have expressed feeling as though the time they choose to spend alone is somehow frowned upon—as though others question their innate need to step away from… Keep Reading
I adore a good chuckle. Not just any variety of chuckle—a really hearty one. The kind that leaves you gasping for air, clutching your mid-section and complaining about how much your face hurts for minutes after. I love the variety of laughter that arrives when all inhibitions are released; when there is no worry about what’s right, what’s acceptable, what’s proper or how or what others are seeing; laughter that… Keep Reading
for a long while, and for likely many reasons; observing man-made material things around me has been a source of stress in my life. i like simple, uncluttered surroundings. the ability of my mind and of my being to fluently function almost feels threatened by the diffused presence of unnatural objects. the spaces in our home that i most enjoy are uncomplicated, transparent spaces that hold only things that i… Keep Reading
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” —Eden Ahbez I want to experience a life of limitless lovers. I don’t mind if they have gray hair or no hair, if they’re young or old, if they live with 20 other people or alone. I don’t mind if they are men or women. I want to experience you and to love you. I… Keep Reading
i visited the well, today. after a stretch of being closed, barricaded, tested, touched, tinkered with and “sanitized” after a monthly water test came up positive for two forms of bacteria; it is, again, open and freely fluid. the last time that i visited, it was wrapped in orange, protective netting. i sat, silently, amidst the outskirts of this sacred space and place and prayed for its health, wholeness and… Keep Reading
“deep conflicts rage at the heart of modern sexuality…” —sex at dawn It’s been a few years since I’ve read Sex at Dawn. I read all books with the intention of filing away what I most resonate with, discarding the rest, and there was plenty packed into this book that stuck around to be pulled back to the fore and tossed around. Having contemplated paradigm shifts in relationships and the… Keep Reading
“Everybody has a part of her body that she doesn’t like, but I’ve stopped complaining about mine because I don’t want to critique nature’s handiwork. My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece.” —Alfre Woodard I love this quote, but I’ve never complained about my body. I’ve been around plenty of women who have and do. Joking around about the master feats of time… Keep Reading
Relationships fascinate me. I’m naturally very curious about and aware of a person’s story; their journey, their struggles, the things that they’ve learned as a result of their collective experience, their joys and passions—the way that they interact with others and dive into and negotiate matters of the heart, love and connection. The dynamic between two lovers is both personal and universal. There are so many unique twists and turns—yet,… Keep Reading
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” —Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness isn’t always easy. We each have experiences that have been painful to course through. Despite, at times, non-negotiable seeming burdens, I’ve repeatedly witnessed a complete turn around in the health and well-being of others after adequately dealing with grief, reworking a pattern of guilt or wholeheartedly forgiving another soul or situation… Keep Reading
Decrease or entirely eliminate inflammation and chronic pain, improve sleep, increase energy and bring balance to hormone levels and the body’s other biological systems—for free. How? Simple: ground yourself, literally. Returning your body to its balanced, harmonic-with-nature design could be as easy as sliding off your shoes. Being barefoot easily conjures the feelings of freedom, peace and simplicity. What is often the norm for young children playing outside sadly dissipates… Keep Reading
Some time ago, as I was sitting in an airport, waiting for a flight to visit with my brother and his wife, I spotted a poster on the wall unfolding 6 guidelines for “success.” Most of the steps were monetarily toned. Of course, “success” means different things to different people. I began thinking about what it means to me. My ideas of success were centered around love, fulfillment and happiness…. Keep Reading
Relationship matters are a common conversational topic across the board. It seems as though many are constantly assessing the dynamics of their partnerships—and fittingly so as there are few matters as influential to our mindful and spiritual health as whom we are with and around, daily. Regardless of what surfaces in our pools of interconnection, intimate relationships can offer us unique opportunities for expansion. The elixir of unconditional love, vulnerability,… Keep Reading