So much of our lives are built around the stories we believe about ourselves… and as a result, the stories we believe about others. But what if it is all self-constructed? So many times I’ve stood there, indignant, about what someone said, or how I’ve been wronged, and then… in a moment of stepping backContinue reading “We are like the dreamer who dreams…”
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All Things and People Can (and Do) Have Shadows…
Even me… Even you… Because all that’s really needed for shadows to be present are: 1) A light source2) Something blocking that light3) Some surface for the shadow to be cast onto (a wall, the ground) We are used to seeing this phenomenon when we are out on a sunny day. ☀ The sun isContinue reading “All Things and People Can (and Do) Have Shadows…”
Life is a “Yes, And.”
Not everything is “Either, Or…” “Yes, And…” allows for a space to see others, the world, and yourself more clearly. “Either, Or” shuts it down. Your perspective is not the ONLY correct perspective. Awareness allows you to see that other people’s perspectives arise from their own prior experiences, fears, and hopes about their wellbeing, asContinue reading “Life is a “Yes, And.””
Shining the Light
There’s a reason why we celebrate the light at this time of year…the time when the light seems most diminished.Across many faiths and many cultures, celebrations of light occur in the wintertime. Humans are always searching for that light, rejoicing when its found, and remembering it regularly, so they will never forget its importance. TheContinue reading “Shining the Light”
Minding the Story 