Msgs from Heart
Queens, united: a poem
Queens, united: a poem We need bold ones. We need quiet ones. We need nurturing ones. We need stern ones. We need heart. We need anger. We need passion. We need empathy. We need to be heard. We need to be still. We need to be impactful. We need to be real. We [...]
When the judgment tug-of-war goes rampant
When judgment tug-of-war goes rampant Have you ever had one of those relationships where you feel judged by someone? I mean, I’m sure you have. Everyone has. Maybe they act cold around you, or say little things (or big things like be right out critical — but that’s a whole other article about boundaries). [...]
The dams we build (for our emotions, that is!)
The dams we build (for our emotions, that is!) Yesterday was the Scorpio New Moon Solar Eclipse, and boy was it an intense one. I was feeling this on every level — emotionally, energetically. It was like I was being cracked open. Somehow I knew it was good for me, but not the most [...]
Small moments of courage
Small moments of courage Sometimes I wonder… Is life just a string of small moments of courage? For some reason, when I think of courage, I think of someone who is seemingly fearless. The consummate go-getter. Joan of Arc. Martin Luther King Jr. Amelia Earhart. Greta Thunberg. People who persist, no matter what. [...]
The tree that talked to me about death
The tree that talked to me about death I sat on a fallen tree To rest my feet. My hand nestled on its back I became aware of its life. You’re alive! I surmised. Yes, the tree said. But you are no longer alive Like that tree over there Standing tall. I remember [...]
Divine feminist reflections: why I decided to change my last name when I got married
Divine feminist reflections: why I decided to change my last name when I got married For the first 30-something years of my life, I didn’t think I would change my name if I got married. As an independent gal with a fairly successful career, I didn’t need a man, and I didn’t want a [...]
Free Class! Journaling with Tarot
Free Class! Journaling with Tarot I’m doing a free online class series on Revel at Tuesdays at 2 PM Pacific Time! If you love to journal, and are tarot-curious, come join me! You do have to be a 40+ woman to join (Revel is an events-based online community for women in midlife). In the [...]
Our fear of simplicity
Our fear of simplicity For a decent portion of my life, I got it in my head that “complex” is better. But lately, I’m enjoying a simpler life, but I am questioning it. Is this okay? It feels like I’m ‘not doing much’ — is that alright? And it’s not like I don’t have [...]