life

The starting point

A starting point. You know how all of us have that image of that open highway stretched out to infinity before you, beckoning to a future somewhere out on that horizon?  All that you will become lies out there. In my twenties, I was an idealistic young woman with stars

Embracing “Flawsome-ness”….

“There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.” (Tara Brach) It is a given that these days we are constantly inundated with stressors on a personal and global level. As tempting as it is to turn away from painful emotions, or

Homecoming…..

They say that all great things must come to an end, and sadly that even includes adventures abroad. My time living abroad has come to an end and I have mixed feelings about going home. Sure, I am really looking forward to seeing old friends, catching up with family and

Rivers of Life

The Oxbow by Thomas Cole – 1836 I want to share something beautiful with you today. I was watching a show about the extraordinary animals, epic landscapes, and remarkable people who live alongside three iconic rivers – the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi. What particularly interested me are the