Another’s view

  • Acceptance to what is

    I listened to a discussion about estrangement on NPR,  on 1 A – (Below is the link) 1A why-families-break-up Here are a few words that I resonated with. "I could be myself or I could be the daughter they wanted." Tara … Continue reading

  • What you add each day.

    As the year comes to a close, most will look to make resolutions for next year.  I just saw a blog about doing a "Past Year Review" instead.   Tim Ferris suggest this as a guideline. "1. Grab a notepad… Continue reading

  • In Reality

    Can you describe your life in one sentence, or are you a paragraph?  I heard this on a podcast, Soul Series. It is an interesting thought. What sentence are you living? What is the content of your life? My sentence… Continue reading

  • A joyful ride

    Sometimes it feels like we are walking in circles, not getting anywhere, either personally or collectively. However, each of us carry a part of the evolution of humanity. We can only push back, IF there is something to push against. Is… Continue reading

  • Flow Aimlessly

    If you broke your life down into categories, what would they be?  Sheri Salata spoke about the Pillars of her life. The categories of how she wants to live her life. What the important things were and then how to… Continue reading

  • Speak the words of your truth.

    When I see a victim of sexual abuse break their silence, I see a person who is breaking down the wall of disempowerment. I see them as taking back their life, and saying I will not be complacent in your… Continue reading

  • Un-naturally Oppress

    I am listening to a Memoir "Educated" by Tara Westover. In it she mentioned the side of the oppressor, when someone is looking for equality. Now, as unreal as this may seem, the way she said it had me looking… Continue reading

  • Remember Tomorrow!

    "We look for happiness – but, we don't look for things that make us unhappy, and work to get rid of them."  I heard this on a podcast. And, now I can't find the source of who actually said it.… Continue reading

  • Lie together.

    Edge States – from "A View From the Edge" by Joan Halifax   "Over the years, I slowly became aware of five internal and interpersonal qualities that are keys to a compassionate and courageous life, and without which we cannot… Continue reading

  • Rachael Denhollander posted that she will be speaking at an event that is titled "Can we reconcile Justice and Forgiveness" – I look forward to seeing what she has to say, hopefully it will be recorded and posted on YouTube.… Continue reading