“In times of deep darkness, we not only need light, we need to be light for one another.” ~ Parker…
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soul work
Growing older we discover that life doesn’t actually get easier. We just become a bit more skilled at navigating the ups and downs. On good days, I can see the challenges that come my way as invitations to stretch a little, grow a little, learn a little. Viewed this way, just about everything becomes an opportunity for soul work. Read more about what soul work means to me, or browse the archive of stories below.
choosing beauty
We’re only here for a minute. We’re here for a little window. And to use that time to catch and…
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comfort, conversation, and books to get us through
Winter is coming. And this year, even before the temperature drops below zero in New Hampshire, it’s already feeling colder…
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big love, small moments
“It is when we are confronted with poignant reminders of mortality that we become most aware of the strangeness and…
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an anniversary, a recipe, a gift
Twenty years ago this week, in a world quite different from the one we inhabit now, my first book was…
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the gift of an ordinary day
We were supposed to fly to New Orleans on Friday to meet our son Henry for his spring break. Instead, Henry…
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