A big part of me has been wondering why I don’t seem as inspired to write lately, and it dawned on me this morning that it’s because I have been going inward. I am seeking my own companionship instead of … Continue reading
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148- “What we see is what we are;” Oh, the humanity!
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What we see is what we are. I was thinking today of anger, and people’s reactions to anger. Just like when someone says, “He who smelled it, dealt it,” the same can go for someone who sees a certain emotion … Continue reading
78- All I can do
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Curious how I can be in bliss all day, and in an instant, I am yanked down into hell by my daughter’s hatred for me. Truly blissful, lazy, heart nourishing day…and it took one second to flip my switch. She … Continue reading
74- Power-full Children
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When discussing the battle of wills my daughter and I experience, a friend of mine said something very poignant (as he often does). He said that the only power children have is their anger. Honestly, when you are completely dependent … Continue reading
49- Waiting for the POP
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Being in group counseling and hearing about how much everyone hates their parents is really hard for me. All of us parents have guilt. I would guess that most parents feel guilty for anything their child(ren) struggles with, whether it’s … Continue reading
39- Remembering My Grandmothers
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Tribute for those whose Mothers Have Passed: Do not stand at my grave and weep.. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the … Continue reading
14- When Life Throws Curve Balls
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I certainly don’t claim to be a spiritual guru, nor even very knowledgeable about the practices I am so interested in. I am a novice, single mother and young professional, working my way slowly, daily, toward being more clear and … Continue reading
9- Be Green: Recycle Your Emotional Garbage
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According to the Bhajavat Purana, righteous living, or life in a dharmic path, has 4 aspects: Austerity (tap); Purity (shauch); Compassion (daya); Truthfulness (satya) I keep landing on the satya, for I feel that self truth must come before truly … Continue reading