Today’s Hike

I needed and wanted to get out.  So, I did, to nature. To see what the recent rains have brought.  They brought hydration, rejuvenation and I might say, a reordering of things.   The trail felt stable and soft. It’s like it yielded to me with each step.  I could feel the grounding of the

body and voice

I wish things were easier. To understand what I feel and how to communicate it. If my mind could be my body, I think I would understand. My body and I have good communication and understanding. She tells me something, I listen. Though sometimes I question her. Wonder if she is telling the truth, mostly

Noticing in Stillness

Holding on takes effort Letting go is a practiceRequiring trust and belief  Defending demands alertness Opening is about doing lessJust allowing and being Protection was the intention Separation was the outcome  Perfection was the showTo please the audience  And after years and years It all became too hard to continue  The soft, imperfect and open woman IS what IS

Practicing Patience

As I sit, I sit patiently I notice my breath and heartbeat Sometimes I’ll pick the slow lane, allowing all to pass me byAn opportunity to practice  At the grocery store the lady in front asks if I want to move ahead, I politely decline An opportunity to practice  At the doctors office, I grow impatient and

Defense and Difference

I’ve lived on the defense most of my life. I’ll tell you, it’s EXHAUSTING. I’ve felt the need to defend myself because at some point, or many times someone noted that I was different. (Which to me didn’t seem so good) I now see my differences as something of value and beauty.  When someone or

Self Compassion

Self – me as a humanCompassion – kindness to self At times I have thought I was a machine (or that I shall perform like a machine)Put something in…. Whatever I desire comes out The thing is, machines don’t  have feelings or emotionsThey don’t require relationships and human connection that nourish the soul. They don’t

on making time

I’ll never just find the time to do what I want. The time won’t just show up. Unfortunately its not like magic and won’t just appear. It’s going to take effort and mindfulness to make time. Also communicating to your family and friends so they know what you need and want in life. The last

imperfectly perfect

It’s taken some time to understand this. That I am imperfectly, perfect. Accepting myself as is, loving myself and having compassion. Mindset by Carol Dweck was one of the first books to help me understand this. The book was recommended to me many years ago by a dear friend’s fathers. I had a post it

what can’t be seen

As a coach I use my eyes to see what my students are up to. I use my ears to hear and my inner knowing to feel and connect with my students. Virtual coaching has only allowed me to use my eyes. The thing is, much of what I’m coaching can’t be seen. In fact