(Written March 2018, but unpublished) I am in a Hole. I know this Hole well. It's the one I fell into when i began my recovery from childhood abuses back in 1989. Back then, it felt like a slippery-sided aluminum can big enough to hold the whole world. it was dark,...
Berry Family Gazette
A Good Life, a Good Death
I returned from Tucson Arizona last week; it was a trip to see my adoptive parents, to make plans about an exciting east/west business venture, and to attend the End of Life Conference. It was an eventful nine days packed with insights and AHAs. Among them was an...
Higher Love
In 1986, I met my life partner during a pivotal moment of choice. I was headed out of this world. I was 21 years of age, struggling to make good while attending university full time and working several jobs to pay my way. My life skills consisted of studying hard to...
It Begins
Jess and I leave for our spiritual journey tomorrow morning EARLY...we are going to try to make for San Antonio, a long 14 hour drive from Tallahassee, Florida. We have been packing and pulling special equipment together (ceremonial things), journals, art supplies,...
Update on Jess 4 Months After
Dear hearts, so many wonderful things are happening for Jess and I want to update you! First we want to thank you all again for holding us in your hearts since our lives took an even deeper turn into the miraculous (I didn't know that was possible!) Our lives are so...
Change the Dream
written on Day 88 - June 21, 2013, Summer Solstice I've been thinking lately about the traumatic brain injury Jess sustained 12 weeks ago and the way we are framing it in our family. Our decision to view it as an initiation into a new life is a way of making good from...
Claimed by the Earth – with guest writer Jess Berry
Day 78 For those of you who are reading for Jess' updates, the physical report is a good one: his head continues to heal, his brain continues to come online (he will be attending school in the fall here in Tallahassee), and his physical therapy has been stretched to...
Abiding Natural Law
We cannot escape the dual nature of existence. There are some "spirituality" movements that have attempted to transcend the dual nature of existence, but it cannot be transcended while we are in physical form. Not completely. We always have to come back to our...
Fortunately/Unfortunately … Finding the Blessings in Tragedy
It's my nature to question, to wonder why. This is what has led me down the rabbit hole over and over again to attempt to understand the universe a little better, and to make some sense of my life. I'm glad to say my seeking has indeed helped me to feel the...
Thank You
May 5, 2013 - Day 42 (6 weeks) DEAREST COMMUNITY, My family and I would like to thank you so very much for your love and support during our recent challenge! I'm happy to report that Jess has been released from the neurosurgeon's care, which means that his skull and...