Letting Go vs. Keep Showing Up

Letting Go vs. Keep Showing Up

Reading Time: 3 minutes Although I agree with and love my “Keep Showing Up” mantra I feel the need to expand upon this idea further. A valid question I have heard from others, and I often have myself, is when or how do you know when to let go and STOP showing up? Is...
“Braiding Sweetgrass”

“Braiding Sweetgrass”

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you know me, you know that reading is one of my favorite things to do. I want to share books that I think are worthy of your precious time. Once again I have a book that I think everyone should read. It is called Braiding Sweetgrass:...
Update on My Connection Theme

Update on My Connection Theme

Reading Time: 3 minutes My theme for the year is Connection. So far I have been doing a good job of talking to friends I don’t regularly talk to each week. I am noticing this “connection” theme everywhere. Have you ever done the experiment where you are supposed to...
A Poem: “The Invitation”

A Poem: “The Invitation”

Reading Time: 2 minutes I am taking an online class through the Modern Elder Academy (www.modernelderacademy.com), called “Navigating Midlife Transitions.”  I am really enjoying it. I feel like I miraculously stumbled upon this class. I knew I wanted to take a class...
Erin Flood’s Legacy

Erin Flood’s Legacy

Reading Time: 6 minutes Erin Flood is a teacher at heart. She also loves being a caretaker. I got to know of Erin through my sister-in-law and Facebook. I know that often we are attracted to people similar to ourselves. I feel a strong affinity for Erin and what she...
My Theme for 2023

My Theme for 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutes Each year I choose a word or theme for the year. To learn more about the background of this annual exercise please click here. Part of me wants to keep the same theme as last year – Notice and Create Joy (when(ever) possible)”. I truly...