Unexpected grief after the Queen’s death
In a conversation with my ‘auntie’ Lorraine this morning at 87 years young, we realized that with the death of the Queen comes a sort of grief unexpected, especially for those who are of an...
aiming to refit into service.. the well-loved and broken.. using beautiful patches
In a conversation with my ‘auntie’ Lorraine this morning at 87 years young, we realized that with the death of the Queen comes a sort of grief unexpected, especially for those who are of an...
I’ve been a bit quiet lately. Not contacting folks or going out much. In the meantime, I’m doing just fine here, our heat works well, we have a lot of blankets on our beds, lots...
When one lives a spiritual life, the emotions seem only one cm away, just as the light of Spirit is just one cm from conscious thought. In the glimmer of a thought, I can be...
Well, it’s time for an update. I’ve been sinking into my days and allowing whatever needs to come up, to surface, taking it easy. Dealing with the important and urgent and letting everything else slide...
I’m learning to manage my anxiety. Baby steps, really. It’s happening slowly, without being focused on anxiety, per se. One area I’m working on: finding new things to do when I’m tired and have what...
Pushing edges this morning. After an early med appointment, sitting in a busy coffee shop. Minding my own business. Sinking all anxiety and symptomatic pain into my work. Breath by breath, stitch by stitch. ❤️
This summer has been a time of input. It wasn’t my over-arching intention, but on the other side now, that’s what happened. Beginning with my months-long preparation for a week’s visit to my immediate family...
Still knitting. Instead of the fine and super soft, off-white alpaca, I’ve decided to switch to a slightly heavier weight llama-merino blend in lovely light natural and a medium brown. It’s not quite as luxurious...
Please know that I recognize my privilege. Even with my struggles, I am extremely blessed to have enough food, clean water, a safe home for me and my son, and all our needs are met....
PSA. It’s okay. ❤️ Healing from my head injury and post-concussion syndrome has given me many new insights and gifts. I’ve learned a lot about sensitivities, depression and anxiety in particular through 2 years of...
Friday, August 2, 2019 12:10pm At home, having awakened from a long sleep since Monday evening, this morning out to the shops at 8am, coffee, fresh berries, vegetable stand, fish monger and home to write...
What’s been bubbling up for me in the past couple of weeks is the notion that while so much shit is going on in the world, and especially as we watch (or experience!) cruelty at...
When cracked wide open, everything spills out An endless flowingness of pictures, mementos, vignettes, feelings The past is in crumpled pages on the floor, and yet New life emerges, and the violet needs watering Attempts...
People who suffer from social anxiety actually do try hard to connect with others. Sometimes it takes a while to muster the courage, and then when they have the courage sometimes only a small peep...
In the wee hours of this glorious morning, before the early sun begins streaming through the sheers, I’m allowing my mind to wander toward what I might be doing to be of service in the...
Lately I’ve been thinking about this feeling happy stuff, and how hard it must be for those people, so many people in our society, facing significant challenges and pain. People who find the magical opening...