One symbol for living a good life At the outset of this article, I want to express my appreciation to Lynn Tryba. Her prompt this morning, https://lynntryba.medium.com/writing-prompt-for-the-day-9578a3c82660 not only opened the door of this piece but because I wove it into my meditation practice it open the spiritual door to…

Exploring and Practicing life One thing is certain, no one else lives in our minds. No one else makes our decisions for us and no one else perceives the choices to which we’re exposed. Therefore, we can look to no one else for the outcomes of our lives. It is…

A story of self-esteem — The sea is rough, rugged, and choppy. The ship I am was well built yet vulnerable. I came to these shores alone, in the dark and I will depart them the same way. Remaining inland never treading the waves is not the way for me or others who sail. It is fear…

Transform it I came just to be Emerging as I lived Dying to transform The Nature of my life is as impeccable as I choose it to be. Had I only known this from my birth perhaps the drama would have been more purposeful. Living has been at times tenuous…

And I hope the heart of enough of us to demand change Who’s Next? My deepest sympathies and condolences to the families in this country who have experienced this type of tragedy. My heart is broken with you! At the outset of this piece, I must divulge that I am not a…

Don’t leave home without it Integrity Defined There were two definitions of integrity offered by Oxford Languages as a result of a Google search. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. and the state of being whole and undivided. While both of them have their place I’m…

What I took away was more than laughter Thank you to Hollie Petit for the Everything Fun writing prompt below. Everything Fun Writing Prompt What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned about fun?medium.com Well, what about the 3 laughing Monks? First, here’s the story as told via Youtube. (For transparency, I have no affiliation with this video.) While fun and laughter may…

Expanded with gratitude “Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” - Dalai Lama. It’s what my heart says When my mind is unaware All I have is Love Recently, I have come into contact with the idea that a generous heart is…

It’s time I took a stand — To say I am fortunate is an understatement. Exposing my privilege is meaningless as it does nothing to sustain the oppressed. When will my compassion appear? — B. Stuart Noll Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Among emotion researchers, it is defined as the feeling that arises when you are…