Where does time collapse into? Whether I think about something from 62 years ago, in 1963 like my sister’s wedding where I was a flower girl at four years old, or my thoughts about yesterday’s hike in the woods, where do these memories go for me to then recollect them later? I find that soContinue reading “Time … I have talked about this before”
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Spiritual Gathering
Good Sunday Morning …. it is a glorious morning and these kinds of Sunday mornings often make me reflect on my hunger and need for spiritual community. I used to go to “church”. That which is a Christian community filled with people who have a common belief. The liberal nature of my belief no longerContinue reading “Spiritual Gathering”
Recovery …. What is it?
I am in recovery and am open about that. I am recovering from abusing my body for many years, while letting the world think I was fit and healthy and strong. I wasn’t. I was a coward. I was hiding. I was harbouring secrets. I was abusive to myself. I was the opposite of foundContinue reading “Recovery …. What is it?”
Settling into an “aging” life
Today, I baked the most beautiful muffins. I used very ripe bananas that I had put in the top of the fridge, in the freezer, and I ground some oats and grouts to use. I ground my own flax seeds and I gently and carefully stirred the mixture. Today, I went for a walk, aContinue reading “Settling into an “aging” life”
Vicarious Trauma in Aging
Well, this has been a week of learning for this third third traveller! Oh! my! Goodness! What a time I have had. First, let me remind you, if you need reminding I have a lovely family of two adult children who are both approaching their 40th birthdays in the next year or so. These adultContinue reading “Vicarious Trauma in Aging”
Micro watching
My red coffee cone, black fine grind, yellow container with grounds, blue t-shirt, black leggings …. wet shower, cool breeze in the window, sun rising further into the south and setting the same, red kettle boiling the water, blue sky of welcome ….. the morning has arrived. I am leaning into this stage called ‘retirement’.Continue reading “Micro watching”
Are you hiding?
I remember being accused of being a mushroom …. hiding in the dark and living in sh!t. I was a mess. A mess of my own making. I spent so many years trying to find my way into the light. While I love mushrooms I don’t want to life like the ones we eat asContinue reading “Are you hiding?”
Get to ….
Today I got to take out the garbage! Can you imagine?! I tied up the bag, grabbed my keys, put on my flip flops (in my day they were called “thongs” but don’t call them that now or the younger gen will be rolling on the floor laughing that you put a “thong” on yourContinue reading “Get to ….”
Soothe your soul
Soothing your grief begins with the recognition that grief is part of life and when we fight grievances we simply make ourselves sick. Sick of life, sick of trying, sick of holding on and, YES, physically sick. Much of our physical illness is brought on because we do not know how to process grief andContinue reading “Soothe your soul”
Wanting a cookie
I think this meme speaks volumes when it comes to survival of grief waves. What does it feel like when you read this. The writer says they need to go lay down. I get that. It is the same when a person begins to realize they have children who will turn 40 soon. Grandchild thatContinue reading “Wanting a cookie”
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