Seven Years

Seven Years

My husband and I have both been very interested in systems; I see this in my writing, in our art work, and in the way we both think. Also in the way we raised our family. I think our interest in systems stems from feeling the difficulty in being part of fractured...
Great Mother Says NO

Great Mother Says NO

The shootings in Tucson have prompted yet another level of waking up in my consciousness.  I watch how others respond…the people in my circle are mortified, appalled, even speechless at the violent act as well as the plan of protesters at the funeral of 9-year-old...
Compassion in Remembering

Compassion in Remembering

I’m currently experiencing the release of old body memory.  I’ve gone through phases of this at different times in my life since I began recovery work from childhood sexual violence at age 23.  Each time this happens, I am more awestruck by the healing process and the...
Thoughts on Christmas (2009)

Thoughts on Christmas (2009)

I have a few precious moments of serenity as the boys have run down to the neighborhood park for a football game, and my sweet husband has retired to the haven of our bed for a much needed nap.  It is Christmas, again, and we were up late last night wrapping presents...
The Gift of Acknowledgement

The Gift of Acknowledgement

Have you ever noticed that when you are having a hard day and you are able to tell someone about your feelings without being judged, criticized or fixed, that you realize you feel soooooo much better? This is something I have been working with these last few years.  A...