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On the first day of spring, I felt so down and (still) isolated that I knew I had to get outside if I could muster the energy. Even the beautiful, sunny day didn’t motivate me much. So I forced myself … Continue reading →

It is New Year’s Eve. I have been watching the world welcome 2021 as a means of turning its back on 2020. In the past two days, I journaled about 2020 in my own life, in the sociopolitical life of … Continue reading →

Letting go has three directions: past, present, and future. Some of us are well-versed in releasing past emotional hurts or sentiments.  Some of us live for the day, approaching each moment with gratitude and anticipation. Some of us are excited about … Continue reading →

I have spent my adult life thinking about the nature of leadership and its qualities, pitfalls, and breakthroughs. I have experienced the propensity in training courses and throughout the leadership literature to try and create a template for a great … Continue reading →

Walking into a grocery store cereal aisle is a shock to someone visiting North America. The variety of choices staggers the senses. In reverse, when I moved abroad from the U.S., I was relieved to have limited choices so that … Continue reading →

I know when I’m with real friends when I can give voice to my worst self and all my angsty messiness AND they nod and appreciate me still. I know when I’m with real friends who look out for me … Continue reading →

It is in loss that we find our true selves.  So many of us over the years have experienced loss – loved ones, companion animals, jobs, dreams… Who we are in loss is who we really are–because loss cuts through … Continue reading →

Originally published at engagedliminality.org for the Guild of Engaged Liminality (July 2020)   Photography has long been my solace and my escape from everyday stresses and expectations. I have fussed with apertures and shutter speeds, filters and special effects.  Ultimately though, … Continue reading →

We are well into our third month of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  I don’t know about you, but I am busier than ever – my inbox can’t be contained, my writing opportunities are fast-increasing, and I am suddenly aware of the … Continue reading →