Hatred spews into Airwaves, Entering homes, Landing on ears And in hearts, Rattling emotions Into fury, worry, grief. Fathers kick dogs, Throw plates, Seek solace In liquid spirits Or tuck inside themselves. Others evade negative stories, Released media-saturation long ago, Sit in silence. In these … [Read more...]
Allowing Space for Joy to Enter
How many ways has life shown you that allowing space is a good thing? Have you experienced the delight that streams in when you remove items from a jam-packed closet? When you clean a kitchen drawer? Do you relish the gift of a snow day? The soul-giving refreshment of your vacation? Is it time to create an altar for the quiet space … [Read more...]
Giving Words to Experience and Feelings
When our sons were young, and I was in a poetry group, our leader handed out fliers about a Poetry Therapy Weekend with John Fox. It sounded intriguing, and I decided I’d ask my husband that evening if he'd be okay staying with our sons while I attended the workshop. I knew I’d love to get away to delve into my thoughts and deep writing under the … [Read more...]
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