Shirley RigaJul 20, 20217 minDoorway or HoleI am a barometer, not just using my senses to navigate my world. I use my whole field, the space around me and in me. I need balance.
Thea IberallJul 11, 20217 minLiving in My LightSomeone once told me that there's nothing more important than being good. I learned to be good at a spiritual practice. It takes practice
Shirley RigaApr 23, 20215 minGratefulI am the sum of all my experiences. Life would be grand on all scales if humanity held curiosity and innocence along with adult wisdom
Sunsue FlemingApr 9, 20217 minStay AwakeSunrise is a magical time. The birds know it. They stretch their wings, sing songs, celebrate. The earth says wake up there
Shirley RigaMar 12, 20216 minFresh Air BreakThis good feeling is healing energy bumping up against my nostrils and inviting me to steer this energy towards my heart.
Shirley RigaFeb 22, 20218 minGifts of CreativityI ask myself this morning, what am I doing with my awake time? Life during the pandemic is different. I searched for what is missing.
Nancy BraggFeb 15, 20217 minGratitude for Grief, Solitude and Connection I felt numb staying home. Then I felt a sense of despair. It was as if many people in my life had died. Grief made me aware. So I adapted.
Shirley RigaDec 8, 20206 minI See YouYour name holds energy. Your name transcends all other words. Our names hold power. Honoring others begins by honoring myself.
Shirley RigaDec 2, 20206 minI Am GratefulGratitude is grounding and focusing. It is another anchor in my life. I am learning to set aside the old and welcome in the new normal.
Shirley RigaNov 12, 20206 minI smile with my eyes, mouth, and heartWith gratitude held in the palm of my hand, I feel the warmth of my heart. I am grounded in this healing. I welcome my wisdom.
Shirley RigaOct 5, 20207 minLiving on the EdgeI worked in a job that required me to be focused at all times. I kept order in the office while my life was spinning out of control.
Shirley RigaAug 29, 20205 minBest momentsI have been writing my own book of rules. Not my parents, not my teachers Not my bosses or opiners. My rules – my moments.
Shirley RigaAug 9, 20204 minHibiscusWithout uttering words, I heard the message Be proud of who you are
Shirley RigaJul 29, 20203 minResonanceThe next time you find yourself listening o music that expands your heart, know the cells of your soul are singing with you.
Shirley RigaJul 25, 20204 minClassroom of LifeI never knew how capable I was of dealing with problems. I never knew how deeply I could feel until life carved out the edges of my heart.
Thea IberallJul 24, 20204 minDwell on Human KindnessDwell on human kindness. What does it even mean? How does one do this?
Shirley RigaJul 20, 20204 minFinding Joy in AdultingMy joy never seems to tire to be available when I’m ready to let it in. It bubbles up in my throat over a story of wonder.
Shirley RigaJul 18, 20204 minChoicesI could idle my time away from life and relive my past, ruminating my losses and my hurts. My wife says “Let’s live in joy." Easy to say.
Thea IberallJun 20, 20203 minConnecting Through MusicMusic soothes us and connects us in ways we can’t even begin to understand. My mom died at the age of 102, three months shy of her 103rd.
David RussellJun 17, 20203 minMemory and the MomentAs I make my way through my day, I often find that I’m thinking of people from my past. I don’t mind sharing the here and now.