I let myself do it. I was made to feel responsible for someone else’s life. They abused me until I became angry. That anger became rage. And I hid it deep within me. I wanted to keep the peace and be supportive. Then I became ill. Repressing my emotions and …
Summer of 1997, I lived in Waikiki Beach working as an environmental contractor for the US Air Force. The flight path to Honolulu’s airport ran above the beach. I would sit and contemplate those incredible winged metal tubes cruising through the sky. People going home. People leaving home. Some had …
All I ever wanted was To Love and Be Loved. Did I ever think that I could have it? Yes, privately. Somewhere in the depths of my soul. But there was always doubt. Did I think I deserved it? Great question. No. I mean kinda. It was always such an …
Whether things are good or bad many of us continue to seek a distraction. Are we just so distraught that we need something more? To make us feel better? Are we just so happy that enough isn’t enough? Because we want more? Whatever it is that you’re seeking a distraction …
As we slide out of summer activities and into fall, now is the perfect time to check in with ourselves. Are you ok? At home? With work? With friends? With family? With your intimate partner(s)? If not, it’s okay to prioritize your own health, happiness, and needs.
I have no idea what I’m doing in life. OK, maybe I have a grand sense of where I am and what I have and what I can achieve in a linear, professional and financial sense. Yeah, so there’s that. But that is not what my soul desires. I want …
It seems like we are out in the middle of nowhere and caught in the Duldrums when we are all in fact still in harbor. The seas of life seem static but there is a massive undercurrent that is just starting to raise all boats like a tsunami. It’s actually …
~Attention~ Pure, loving, and kind. It means being completely present and in the moment. Give it to a loved one. Give it to a friend. Give it to a cause. Give it to a stranger. But most important, give it to yourself.
Love yourself enough to take action on resolving your pain, fears and personal blocks. It may seem scary but once you set forth on this path your life will improve. It will. Seek what calls to you, but take action. Own your life, even if it’s just the smallest step …
