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...
Mothering and Allowing

Mothering and Allowing

I was guided recently to relax into another aspect of the Sacred Feminine…Allowing.  This feels akin to “going with the flow”, or the term “surrender” to me.  And while I totally get the concept in some areas of my life, I find it...
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...