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I Did a Thing
Almost eleven years ago I started blogging as a way to reach out and share what I’d learned as a mom to a kid with a few diagnoses related to developmental delays. To share what I wish I’d known about … Continue reading
Inner Child’s Voyage
As I began to unfurl the mystery of life challenges, setting sail on inner voyages and journeys, I met whispers in the wind and howling gales. Plying my way through inner straits and open ocean, with at first a small … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Healing, The Voyage
Tagged healing journeys, healing the inner child, healing voyages
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The Buoy
When I was a kid our family spent vacations on the coast of Maine, and there was not much I enjoyed more than puttering around on the water. We had a few rowboats including one Dad picked up with a … Continue reading
Healing from Loss by Suicide
Eight years ago today, Christmas Eve was an ordinary day of mothering my son, getting excited about Christmas, and having just returned from shopping when the unthinkable happened. With the rear hatch of my minivan open I answered my cell … Continue reading
Spirituality
When you think of spirituality or someone who is spiritual, what comes to mind? A monk, nun, or a priest, or some other person of the cloth? Or perhaps a yogi wearing a robe and a turban, who sports long … Continue reading
When I Hit Bottom
Today has been a day of contemplating why we suffer. I know, a little heavy. But stay with me. Ever since I was about twelve or thirteen I had a song that played on repeat in my head, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Healing, inspiration, Spirituality, The Voyage
Tagged suffering and coping
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Power
Something I’ve realized over the last decade is that I love to learn. And not just any old thing. I love to learn about what makes people tick. Why they behave the way they do. And my very best teachers … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Healing, inspiration, The Voyage
Tagged healing from abuse, power dynamics, reclaiming power
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How I Forgave My Abuser
It’s Sunday and as I write this I’ve been listening to inspirational talks online. I’ve been listening to one and then another when a video of Oprah came up called, “The One Person Oprah Could Not Forgive,” about her challenging … Continue reading
As Spring Rolls Into Summer
Happy Solstice and welcome to summer. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re getting quite a mix of rainy days and sun. And all the plants absolutely love it! While my Kundalini journey goes on and life is still a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, The Voyage
Tagged flowers, nature photography around home, parks by the ocean, photo therapy
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A Sea Story
My first deep-sea shipping job, three months out of maritime college was back in 1994 when I was hired on as an AB-watchstander. For those not in the know, when you work on a ship you carry ratings and qualifications; … Continue reading
