This is not goodbye. Today is about welcoming you home. You’ve climbed out of the cave and are atop the mountain.

Expectancy has been mentioned in 61 of Shirley’s daily meditation readings. And I began wondering when and where we’ve defined the word.

I give attention to a spiritual tool as I set an intention to use it in my daily self-care

I started looking back on all the topics and tools we’ve reflected on over these 500 days. Today, I picked one to look at.

Sitting on the planet is 5200 trillion tons of air, or about one ton directly on top of each one of us. Why aren't we crushed?

I let go of outcomes. An affirmation sign I have displayed on an index card all over my living space because I tend to be goal oriented.

I have the ability to imagine anything I want. I learned to prepare for the worst so I got really good at imagining worse-case scenarios.

Yesterday, I surrendered. I cried. It was a windy day. I sat outside in the sunshine, I closed my eyes and saw sands blowing in the wind.

I was raised understanding my job was to be nice above all else. That translated into forgetting about me. And to fibromyalgia.

I replenish myself by making time for spiritual connection. I integrate my inner life and my outer life. I am peaceful and at ease.

I used to beat myself up. If I messed up, I'd call myself names. I'd have deep regrets for things I didn't do. That changed with a question.

My reparenting began as I was welcomed into this world. No matter what truths were happening as a child, I redefined a core belief.

Life is full of opposites. The only consistent non-changing aspect is my inner light, my inner spark, my inner fire.

Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where someone is made to question their own sanity or perception. It can explain some behaviors

I remember the day I started a support group for parents and caregivers of chronically ill and special needs children. It didn't go well.

I choose acceptance over resistance. I choose to pause and listen rather than assume. I choose full responsibility for my actions.

On the other side of this pandemic, we will have changed. We'll be sadder, happier, wiser, and stronger. I ask myself three life questions.

I didn’t know my strength until I was broken open. Life dealt circumstances and I learned It takes a catastrophe to wake us up.

Covid is looking in my window. I experience a guided meditation early this morning, and tears welled up. I choose to face my fear.

I’ve wanted something all my life. To be heard, to feel loved, to have friends, to belong. But there was always something missing.