It is my birthday. Birthdays are supposed to be happy days, I suppose. But today, I am more reflective than joyful. In this year of transitions, I am thinking of being present, in today, in the past and the future, but more in this moment. I am thinking about hectic chaos and grounded peace. I […]
Month: September 2023
New Perspectives
Bent — mirroring the paths of elders The earth beneath me is rest Fallen from a grand parent Lying among siblings who will become the next generation Resting in silence Covered, home among the cedars. –Poem from the perspective of a stick on the ground off the Forest Loop Trail at Islandwood. Yesterday, I got […]
Rest & Care
Whew, friends. The last couple of weeks, especially the last three Wednesdays, have been A LOT. I love teaching. There aren’t even really words to fully express the joy that I feel from teaching. Teaching gives me the opportunity to profoundly connect with others and (often) support them in learning, while also challenging me to […]