Hope, Is the Only thing we have to hold ontoSaid the short, blue eyed, reddish-blonde haired Jewish woman to the young girl. The young girl looked into her eyes and then down to her arm. The numbers emblazened on to her skin by hatred [...]
My Dearest Readers,How have you been? Has your life been in a season of winter, fall, spring or summer? What do I mean by that? Well, it is something I learned from a great teacher of mine Tony Robbins. The seasons represent periods of our lives. As I reflect over the last few months of my life, I have to say it has felt like winter for sure, with overriding feelings of depression and sadness as my mother struggled for life in a hospital bed. The roller coaster of emotions was amazingly intense, too intense actually. Nothing else mattered [...]
This will be a difficult blog to write, but I do this in honor of my Mom who is also a writer. This morning as we all get up and contemplate how we will spend our Fourth of July holiday, my Mom lies in a hospital bed struggling to live.Yesterday, I was given the gift of some precious time with her as we communicated via the written word. You see my Mom is on a ventilator, helping her to breathe when she cannot. The good news is that she spent the whole day off the ventilator for the first time [...]
Reunited once Again with the keyboard, my morning coffee and thoughts to ponder. It feels good to be back. Its been way too long. A special thank you goes out to a new acquaintance in my life, who has given me the inspiration.So, what to say on this beautiful summer morning? The day after the Summer Solstice. The sun is shining, illuminating the lush green of the maple trees, the choir of birds sing with joy and the quietness of the morning is refreshing.Wouldn't it be nice if the weather was like this all year round? But then again, would [...]
Dear Friends and Readers, I saw this picture and was reminded of how precious girlfriends are. The solid, girlfriend friendships that last through years of life. The ups, the downs, the fun, the mistakes and the celebrations.Today, one of my dear friends is in pain. Not physicial pain, but a heartfelt pain that you cannot put a bandage on or remove by surgery. Although, feeling this much pain in your heart, one wishes they could surgically remove it.Divorce is such a difficult process to go through, emotionally, spiritually, physically and financially. The ups and downs can be on a daily [...]
I have been waiting for my silence to be broken and for inspiration to come to write once again. And the inspiration came on a very snowy and cold night in February. The streets were a bit tricky to drive on and warnings spread throughout the TV and radio stations about the NorthEast Blizzard coming to New York City, Boston and Rhode Island. As I worked throughout the day watching the snow come down like rain, I yearned to be home in my kitchen cooking up a nice hot meal. As the clock struck 5, I headed to my car and [...]
Sometimes, I find it necessary to withdraw from the world for awhile to get myself centered once again. Is this a lonely place? No. It is a place to reunite with self and the Higher Power that resides within and around us. Over the last few years, I have found this meditative, quiet time an almost desperate need that calls out. It's as if Spirit wants to communicate with me.It is during these times, I find I must be silent and listen. Funny how those two words have the same letters in them.Take the time and be still my child, [...]
The blank page calls me to it. We have not made love in what seems like an eternity. Made love in the purest sense of being so connected that two become one. The page hears my words but does not judge. The page listens and wipes away my tears. The page provides a resting place for my soul. The page laughs with me even when my jokes aren't really funny because I can never remember the punch line! The page is the confidant of my innermost secrets and thoughts. The page never lets me down and is always there for [...]
How many of us have Life Teachers? Are they teachers in school? Are they teachers in your everyday life like your mother? aunt? or some stranger you met on some odd whim?I have had many teachers on life's pathway and continue each day to learn and grow. Currently, my teachers are Tony Robbins and Wayne Dyer. Two men who have similar messages with very different styles. I love Tony Robbins energy! Absolutely, 100 percent love it and I have a deep desire within me to impact peoples lives just as he does. Someday I pray that I can meet him [...]
How many of us have sacred spaces within our homes? These are spaces that are all our own. A place to retreat with our own thoughts, devoid of others. Where is yours? Your office, your bedroom, the kitchen? For me, this place is my writing office. It is the place I go to share my innermost feelings with a pen and composition notebook every morning. It is the place I go to sit on my cream colored, overstuffed chair with a cup of tea at dusk and watch the setting sun through the luscious, green trees. This my sacred space is [...]