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Vigilance
I’ve been writing about vulnerability, but it became evident during my most recent therapy session the amount of vigilance I have been living with for
February 20, 2024
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New Start Every Day
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Blame
Do I blame myself for Emily’s suicide? In no way – not for a second. Do I blame her? That is a more complicated question
February 16, 2024
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Earth School
Nobody signs up for earth school, but it’s inevitable that we all matriculate. Nobody is exempt from the tutorials that are individually tailored to
February 15, 2024
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Healing on the Beach
Last Thursday, in the throes of our loss, with the rain in its perpetual drizzle, nothing felt motivating or worth pursuing. Don had gotten out
February 13, 2024
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The Loop of Love
I’ve been so tired and so inactive. Dragging my body around the block in the drizzle has been nearly impossible. Getting on the plush carpet
February 9, 2024
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The Gift of Sharing Yourself
Credit: Gretchen Schmelzer There are times I just feel so lost without my Emily; I just want her to be here so badly, it takes
February 5, 2024
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Vulnerability and Renewal
We have entered the ranks of the suburban folk by getting a membership at Costco. Initially, it felt rather exciting, but then it became overwhelming.
January 30, 2024
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Dreaming
Last night I had a dream that enlivened me and gave me hope. I began my sleep routine by retreating to my imaginary house
January 24, 2024
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Anchoring Emily
If you listen to my podcast, 2 Chit Chat Chicks, you will know that I love a good tip or a trick. I am
January 20, 2024
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Eagle’s Nest
I started a Pilates challenge on YouTube several days after the new year had already begun. It’s been a centering and strengthening process for
January 17, 2024
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Sadness, Soup, and Snow
I don’t usually know what I am going to write about until my fingers touch the keyboard. It’s the way I have always written. All
January 14, 2024
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Transcendence
In Grade 7, I created a goddess for a school assignment: I named her Lavender, and made a shield representing her traits of wisdom,
January 13, 2024
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Snowy Day
Credit to: @mkdrone_ It’s a snowy day here in Vancouver, a rare and wondrous occasion, if you are not forced to drive. In next-to-no time
January 12, 2024
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I Have Two Daughters
Bear with me today as I explore a step beyond where I am today, a step that will surely come, and that I feel the
January 9, 2024
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The Three Friends of Winter
The pine, the bamboo and the plum tree are what the Chinese call The Three Friends of Winter. Unlike many other plants, these three do not
January 8, 2024
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