Creation has become my playground I have been seeing a lot of content on the power of play. Many people do not typically think of adults requiring “play” time. But, for the same reason kids play, there is an argument, that adults should as well. I agree. This does not mean we need to buildContinue reading “The Power of Play”
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Photographing People
Memorialization My journey with a camera began well before my first casual photo outing in college. I may have even received my own point-and-shoot camera in middle school – because some of my first photo files go back that far. But, I know for sure by the time I was in the middle of myContinue reading “Photographing People”
Not Always
Every midnight turns to dawn if we just hold on. And there is no day in our lives where the sun won’t rise. All that goes away returns again some day. What is now, will not be always, all nights do turn to days. Every midnight turns to dawn if we just hold on. MarchContinue reading “Not Always”
A New Home (Dearest Lover)
If I had to select one of my favorite pieces from Dearest Lover, I feel it would be “A New Home”. I still remember the spark that came alive in me when the first line came into my mind – “I’ve been looking for a place to set my heart down” - and then the joyContinue reading “A New Home (Dearest Lover)”
Confronting Trauma (Prayers for Living)
It is so difficult for me to pick a single favorite anything – song, show, food. I am a lot better at lists of favorites. But still, if there were one prayer from my project that I would like to be shared, I feel this one took form wonderfully. I think the path it walksContinue reading “Confronting Trauma (Prayers for Living)”
New Year Habit Setting
New Year’s Resolutions and Setting Habits Every year, as I head into December, I begin an introspective journey of reviewing the past year and getting myself aligned for the next year to come. Taking time for alignment can keep me grounded as I go through the year, and every quarter I try to check backContinue reading “New Year Habit Setting”
Meditation – Uncertainty
The words I use in meditation come to me out of necessity. My second meditation came when I was dealing with uncertainty – wondering what would come and what would stay. These words came when I needed them and often give me strength. Through this meditation I am able to accept the fleeting nature ofContinue reading “Meditation – Uncertainty”
Meditation – Darkness
I began meditating in college, not well, but consistently. Although I had no idea what I was doing and could not put into words why I needed to, it was one of my best decisions. My meditation practice is not currently as structured as it began, but it is a crucial tool for my life.Continue reading “Meditation – Darkness”
A Seat at My Mother’s Table
There exists a place that holds the very soul of this family. It is our dance floor, our doctor’s office, our therapist’s couch, our court room. It holds every legend, tale, and story. It has seen births, deaths, and all that life has to offer in between. In honesty, it holds our weaknesses and givesContinue reading “A Seat at My Mother’s Table”
Welcome
The majority of my life, I have used poetry, photography, and prose as an outlet. My goal is always to capture something beautiful. When I share my photos and words, I share with you my vision. I could simply keep these things in my journals and scrapbooks, but many years ago, with some soul searching,Continue reading “Welcome”
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