YOU ARE THE YELLOW ONE. In a world of beautiful flowers, you are your own unique version of God. Someone in your life could use a hug, an encouraging word, a smile, some reassurance that life goes on and it’s all okay even though it feels so hard right now… Let them know… give thatContinue reading “Yellow”
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The Obstacle In The Way
The obstacle is the way…. oh, how difficult this can be to hear and much more difficult to breathe into and allow. My eating disorder has been the way for me to meet other souls in their pain, their addictions, their symptoms of deeper issues. Without judgment. And others can feel that deep compassion andContinue reading “The Obstacle In The Way”
two roads
Two roads diverged in a wood… and I took the one less traveled by. This has made all the difference. Robert Frost Shit happens. all of us, at some point I’ve deleted this opening a number of times. That’s a lot of cussing, Lis. So I came up with “how to alchemize your difficult experiences.” Continue reading “two roads”
Courage Said Yes
If you knew your future, would you choose it? Husband and I watched a movie last night called Arrival. Aliens arrive on earth, bringing with them the power to see everything all at once. Every time line, every possibility. Dr. Louise Banks is given the unusual ability to see her future, to know how itContinue reading “Courage Said Yes”
Perfect Isn’t So Perfect
I love us way too much to try to be perfect for you. “I want them to have the best experience possible. I want things to be perfect. I gotta be perfect.” — Used-to-be-me Have you ever strived for perfection? I recall well those days when I tried and pushed, shoving myself into situations and draggingContinue reading “Perfect Isn’t So Perfect”
35 years and farting…
Thirty-five years ago today, I know exactly what I was doing and how I was feeling. I was single. Scared shitless, wondering if I’m making the right decision. Overwhelmed and totally clueless as to what the heck I was saying “I do” to… and, truth be known, clueless as to WHO I was saying “IContinue reading “35 years and farting…”
Just So Much
You are loved. Just so much. I’ve had a rough few weeks. Grief is never an easy once-and-done. The depth and width, height and length of “the journey in and through” is usually overwhelming. Just so much. So much for the emotional body – oh, that heart! Lots to allow to be there, to feel…Continue reading “Just So Much”
Chronicles From The Edge
So much change! So. Much. Energy. Can you feel it as well? The energies are deep and the opportunities abound for fast-moving processing of long-held emotions. I’ve been all in on this crazy train ride for the past few months. The outward manifestation of the inner work happening is blowing my mind. So many rough-edged,Continue reading “Chronicles From The Edge”
13 Months
Thirteen months. It’s been thirteen months since I got my hair cut. Yesterday, I met with my gal and she trimmed me up good. Said I sure needed it. Well, ya know, thirteen months and all. Last time I went, I told her to chop it off. Seven inches of my hair lay on theContinue reading “13 Months”
WWWWhore
Confession: I am a YouTube whore. #sorrynotsorry #introverthacks #welcometomyhumor I discovered the worldwideweb of videos a few years ago. There’s everything from teaching to venting, inspiring to educating. I just so dig it. Yesterday, I created my first ever “Southern-style Chicken ‘n Dumplings.” And it turned out so good! (Recipe below.) We’re in what manyContinue reading “WWWWhore”
Writing Every Day Down 