celebrating the journey. surviving the everyday.
These days have been hard, no? These months have been weird, to say the very least. I’ve always thought it important, vital even, to “look for the helpers,” as Mr. Rogers put it. Look for, seek out, depend on the truth that there ARE people, friends, acquaintances who reinforce our belief in Good. They are …
It is fear that reinforces the walls we build, people are afraid to be swayed from their convictions, afraid to question their moral instincts and expose themselves to ideas that may challenge the fabric of their entire existence, but what are we if we are not seeking to better ourselves?― Aysha Taryam I am no expert. …
When Steve and I got engaged, I knew I would have to learn quickly “how to be a parent.” Not that it’s something one can even learn efficiently, let alone swiftly, but since I would be getting two “bonus children” with my vows, I thought it best to have an idea of what to do. …
Someone I very much respect and trust recently reminded me: Your soul is beautiful. It is a treasure, it is unique and, most importantly, worth loving. Which, of course, implies it’s possible to not treasure your soul, not protect it, not even know it well enough to love. I keep thinking of this. It’s like …
So. When my oldest was about eleven or twelve, puberty questions started. With, ready for this, “Mom, what’s an implant?” Oh. Right. Ok. Now, wait. What did you ask me? You know, that kind of question that has NO context, that comes out of not just left field, but out of the ballpark, and blasts …
Our final installment of this series talks about the last group of words, expressions, sayings that are important to your mental hygiene. We’ve addressed and considered those expressions that are uniting, extending, reaching like “thank you” and “I love you.” These are vital for “being a good human” and practicing compassion and authenticity. In the …
So. We started this series with an introduction to good words, talking about how to unite, unify, reach out to others. It’s so important to be real, sincere, human, you know? I hope that is the greatest understatement of the year. “We know, Katie. It’s important to be sincere.” But in remembering that, we also …
There are things in life we need to be good at. Obviously. There are skills and habits and expressions that benefit us, that make us better people – stronger, resilient, graceful. I find that, for me, I am pretty good at doing. I’m efficient and proficient at doing what needs to be done for my …
We are all trying to do it – wear all the hats, all the time, without any falling off or getting trampled or, well, just plain forgotten. I have a friend who is trying, too. She is a force to be reckoned with, someone makes it all happen under her roof, but with a grace, …
Explain something to me. Why do people use the adjective “simple” to describe anything? I’m tired of being told, being taught, being trained to expect simple. “It’s simple, you just. . .” or “It’s not complicated, honey, it’s very simple.” or “Life is simple,” “love is simple,” “it’s all just simple, when you think about …