Stepping out of the story of who I thought I was, and who I thought I NEEDED to be, was the best thing I ever did. For years, I identified with my job, strived for the things others had, and cared too much about the expectations of others. Those days are gone. And, I can’tContinue reading “Step Out of the Story of YOU”
Category Archives: Thoughts and Musings
When “Problems” Aren’t Actually “Problems” At All
What if nothing is ever truly a “problem?” Would that change how you see your experiences? Too often, we don’t pay attention to our words. Words have power, not only when we use them outwardly in the world, but also when we use them internally, with ourselves. The words you use are actually a prettyContinue reading “When “Problems” Aren’t Actually “Problems” At All”
This is a fork…
Yep, you read that right. It’s a fork. It’s a disposable, supposedly biodegradable, fork. Why am I posting a picture of a fork? It’s to remind you that though things can feel very serious and challenging sometimes, there is always that space for the lightness and silliness of life. My parents were visiting, and myContinue reading “This is a fork…”
Resistance is futile!
I am reminded of that daily. Even today, in fact, a situation is unfolding that I had hoped to control in some way. Planning and fostering the narrative, mostly in the intent of emotionally protecting myself, pushing away things that make me uncomfortable, hoping to organize the outcome I wanted. Nope. Didn’t happen. Mercury retrogradeContinue reading “Resistance is futile!”
I’m Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea…
And, that used to bother me. I can be intense and sweet, tough and empathetic, opinionated and open-minded. I am a lot. And that used to be considered a problem. Years ago, I tried to change to make others more comfortable, and hope that it would make them like me. And then I realized… Why?Continue reading “I’m Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea…”
“All at Once, the Birds Were Everywhere.”
No, don’t worry, I’m not talking about some Hitchcockian nightmare, but I have had a lot of birds appear in the Story of Me recently. Months ago, I was building my business, wondering if I should continue on this path, and prepping a class on the Sufi poem, “The Conference of the Birds” for aContinue reading ““All at Once, the Birds Were Everywhere.””
Shadow Stories Are Like Weapons
Shadow stories are like weapons in the hands of scared little children… They lash out indiscriminately, giving a momentary illusion of protection, but without the maturity to fully understand the consequences of that action. What they don’t yet realize about themselves or others… “You” are not your story. “They” are not the stories you carryContinue reading “Shadow Stories Are Like Weapons”
I Felt Disappointed By a Situation Recently…
We all do sometimes. When we feel disappointed by an outcome or by a situation, it is almost always because we had an expectation about it. It is almost never about the other person. Yes, they might not have said or done what you had thought they would, or done something in a way youContinue reading “I Felt Disappointed By a Situation Recently…”
My Heart Cried, “Freedom!” and the Rest was History…
This part of my journey started when I was stuck in a job that wasn’t right for me. I could sense that the doors were closing for me there, but couldn’t see where the new doors might open yet, or even what they might look like, or where they might be. I was standing inContinue reading “My Heart Cried, “Freedom!” and the Rest was History…”
Plot Twist!
How do you react when life throws you a curveball? When you’ve planned, and organized, and thought out how every detail should go. “No surprises!”“I’m in control of my fate!”“I will achieve that goal!” Yes, but… Life often has a way of unfolding in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Sometimes, we view these changes asContinue reading “Plot Twist!”
Minding the Story 