Within each of us is a desire to fulfill our purpose. Within this pursuit, we encounter determination, set backs, great joy, and disappointment. My youngest daughter loves to sing and play the piano. Her love for music has led her to be curious about music’s impact on the brain and mood. She often tells me…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
The After
Before and after. We often talk about the “messy middle” or being in the “thick of it”. This life’s journey has brought a greater awareness of the before and after. We are always in the middle of something; however, life can change and you find yourself redefining or figuring out how to live in the…
Begin with Love
Our brains are 20 times more likely to focus on the negative than the positive. This propensity is called negativity bias. I remember this precious picture of one of my girls. She sat on a chair in her pink dress for the professional photographer with the biggest smile! When we received the pictures back, we…
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) INGREDIENTS 8 ears corn shucked 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided (We did not have cotija cheese. It’s a hard cheese, and is similar to Parmesan. We used half Mexican Queso Blanco and half Parmesan. We felt like…
GiGi Blanket
There are times that a simple gesture can be overwhelmingly divine. Dear Adelaide, you are such a joy. At only three years old, you bring a depth of understanding and compassion displayed through generous hugs, comments, and expressions. As I began my crochet journey, I took the suggestion from a friend about using the opportunity…
Peach Cobbler
Oh my goodness! What joy to watch my beautiful Adelaide picking peaches in our backyard! This spring and summer our plants and trees have bloomed with the bounty of goodness! I’ve re-posted this recipe several times. It never fails to deliver, and even if you make mistakes like an extra cup of sugar, it is…
His light is Freedom
Compassion is the connection or covenant relationship between two equal partners. This definition of compassion was expressed in my audible book Tattoos on the Heart. This book was recommended and given as a gift by a friend at work. The work of Gregory Boyle will compel you to explore compassion, boundaries, and empathy. For twenty years, Gregory…
I Love Your Voice
The darkness is an interesting place to experience. Gazing up at the night sky, the vast darkness gives us the glorious opportunity to see the stars and the brightness of the moon. Adelaide still talks about how Ace (her grandfather), showed her the stars and named them while we were visiting a state park. Standing…
In the Still
Most of you are aware that our family is facing challenges that requires a lot of faith and trust. As we share our heartaches, you reach out. In the reaching out, a dear colleague and friend shared her inner soul work through poetry. I asked her if I could share and she said, “Yes, but…
It only takes 10 minutes
I’m glad I went. Despite the obvious of what should be done or could be done, I went. The universe opened up into a string of occurrences that pointed me in the direction of risk, adventure, and vulnerability. It’s Mother’s Day. I know that this space would be better suited for an ode, advice, or…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 