There’s a distinct before and after in my life. Before my brother, David, died and after. I’ve now lived more years in the “after”, which has a sadness that looms with it. But with the distance that comes with those years passing, at least for me, there’s now a sense of peace that walks [...]
Here is what I remember… Feeling light, and fiery and fast and bright. I remember the feel of the sun and wind on my face as I move through forests that open onto mountaintops. I remember knowing what my limbs were capable of. I remember the ache and the fire in them when I [...]
FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE I met my husband when I was 27. Marriage and kids was a lifestyle that wasn’t on my radar - a concept I reserved for other people. I traveled. I dated. I had no fear and moved on a dime to a new location whenever I felt the urge, happily [...]
Got Stress? Who Doesn't! Oh, and doesn't it kill you when people tell you not to stress over something? “Don’t stress yourself out about it.” “Just don’t let the stress get to you.” “Relax. Why are you letting this stress you out?” Yeah, like this really helps. This not only doesn’t help you let go [...]
My friend recently shared that her anxiety was off the charts since her kids had gotten out of school. Ironically, I had just experienced my first pang of physical anxiety in months the day prior. Upon questioning her further she shared, “summer brings with it a deep sense of sadness and nostalgia.” Whoa. This got [...]
