A dream of happiness and vision of hope
My friend Inge Sengelmann is a wise woman and gifted psychotherapist. Recently, she posted this on Facebook: Simple advice. Live in the now. One foot in the past and one […]
Hello, your life is waiting!
Most people go through life thinking, ‘I’ll show up and kick some ass when I’m bullet-proof and perfect.’ I was zoning out in my car listening to NPR’s Ted Radio […]
Broken Wings and a Bird Named Red
I’ve always been a sucker for strays, and nothing tears at my heart like a wounded animal. You can keep your fancy pedigree dogs, your trendy cat breeds du jour […]
Proud to Be You
There’s a fine line between pride and vanity. There’s nothing beautiful about vanity – it reeks of a self-absorption and an underlying insecurity. But personal pride stems from healthy self-esteem and […]
The Gift of Friendship
Where would we be without our friends? Now I’m not talking about the casual, light relationships we develop from shared situations and interests – our friends at the gym…at work… […]
The Odd Man Out
This quote from the brilliant but tortured Irish playwright/poet Oscar Wilde is one of my favorites: Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. And the birds sometimes remind me. Last […]
You Are Powerful Beyond Measure!
I feel a special affinity with the Least Bittern. This guy is often described as “elusive”, and his camouflage and furtive behaviour make him one of the toughest birds to spot […]
