Don’t take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. Don Miguel Ruiz True story from twenty-five years ago: OneContinue reading “It’s Not About You”
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Never Say Never
Somebody got a hold of my camera…. 😉 Have you ever said, “aw hell no, that never gonna happen” and then it did? I have… and her name is Giavanna Hope Augustine-Glasier and she’s turning five next month and she gives the best sloppy deer-poopy-smelling breath kisses ever. I can’t love her more. One thingContinue reading “Never Say Never”
No Longer And Not Yet
Healing asks, “will you stop struggling? Are you open to enjoying life more, enduring life less?” I’m moving to a new office. Again. It’s been a process over the last few years and, frankly, I’m pretty pooped. Find a new space, set it all up, try it out, pack it up, try again. Sigh. It’sContinue reading “No Longer And Not Yet”
Yellow
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”
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”
Writing Every Day Down 