Does the word experiment take you back to Science class? I understand. Me, too. Besides science experiments, I now see the word in new ways, as in experimenting with the ways we embrace or shrink back from our lives. For many years, I didn’t test the waters of experimentation much at all. I was rather stuck in a few ruts, reading old … [Read more...]
Living into New Possibilities
Woo hoo! This gorgeous photo is one of many taken on a beautiful June afternoon in the countryside of western Ireland. I still pinch myself that I went on this trip, and I’ll say a little more about it, in case my words can inform your path. Historically, I was a wait and see kind of gal. My husband would say, Let’s get a new kitchen, … [Read more...]
Live Events Trump Television Every Time
Every year, I resolve to watch less television and to attend more live events. That quote was made by a famous National Geographic photographer who was showing amazing slides to my husband's photography group and spouses, and I was happy to see and hear him that evening. I think of his quote every now and then, and I recalled it again this … [Read more...]
Healing Journeys
In my life so far, I’ve had the challenges and rewards of healing layers (and layers) of different growing edges designed just for me. For some reason, I always felt a pull towards lightening my bag of these treasures weighing down my shoulders…the perfectionism, the high expectations, the inability to speak my truth, and more. I see now that … [Read more...]
What Do We Call These Batik Sweeties?
It’s a scarf. It’s a stole. It's a wall hanging! What is it? Truth is, these first radiant creations with positive messages and lots of uses have been a big challenge to name. I'm stumped. So I've decided for now to name the company instead - Joy on Your Shoulders ™. And you’re more than welcome to call them whatever you’d like. I'll … [Read more...]
Do you sometimes feel bogged down with life?
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