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Writing the Wrong Story

Some time ago I was looking at an item on my writing list. I had an idea and a title but no shape for the story yet, no path that would lead me from the opening sentence to the closing period. So when I went about writing it, I let myself go wherever it wouldContinue reading “Writing the Wrong Story”

On Rejection – and Why We Should Let Others Do It

Being rejected, cast out, left alone and unloved is one of my biggest fear, if not the biggest. Because, you know, no clan and no safety mean imminent death by tiger. My loveliest of guides once advised to become comfortable with not being liked, as the closer you get to your own true self, theContinue reading “On Rejection – and Why We Should Let Others Do It”

Forest Bathing? No, People Bathing, please

This one is for you Sensei, for giving it a name and helping me put the pieces together. I love you heaps and am ever so grateful for having you in my life. Forest Bathing, originated in 1980s Japan, designed to combat stress (and death) from overwork by slowing down and connect with nature usingContinue reading “Forest Bathing? No, People Bathing, please”

Going to the Plaza Part 2 or: Hello? Is there anybody out there?

Magnificent article, but why do you feel disconnected? A well timed writing prompt from the ever present and aware C. As always – thank you, Joyful One. It took me a while to find the answer, a while to sit with the storm of unpleasant feelings long enough for them to reveal their pattern, theirContinue reading “Going to the Plaza Part 2 or: Hello? Is there anybody out there?”

The Wolf You Feed

To be honest, this story does not flow very well, as its beginning sits in my mind. Mostly, I think, it is because I have no neat and bow-tied ending for it that I can see. It just sits there, and just IS. Bear with me? Unverified internet knowledge accredits the Cherokee for the storyContinue reading “The Wolf You Feed”

There’s a Space for You

My darling sister, there is a space for you. In my heart, in my mind, in my life and in my house, there is a space for you. When you’re ready, will you come? When you’re ready, will you come, step out of time and into this space, take a breath and feel? Feel whatContinue reading “There’s a Space for You”

The Search – or How to Not Buy What You Don’t Actually Want

Apart from the constant driving around and dealing with a variety of sales people of varying grades of sincerity, the hardest part of the search for a home for me was to not get swept away by other people’s opinions, needs, wants, expectations, or wishes. When I started looking, I had the feeling in myContinue reading “The Search – or How to Not Buy What You Don’t Actually Want”

Finding Home – a real estate journey

Maybe one could argue that the title should read “Finding A Home”, but that sounds so much less dramatic and meaningful. And this journey / adventure / endeavor has been anything but. Actually, it still is at the time of me writing this. I should start by saying that I am trying to buy aContinue reading “Finding Home – a real estate journey”

My Beloved Alien Friend

I remember you. I remember the day we met so clearly, so easily. I remember feeling comfortable with you right there and then and that there was an inexplicable trust. Not a thing that came easy to me in those days, not that I would have ever admitted that. I remember you, the you whoseContinue reading “My Beloved Alien Friend”

Sister

Darling Sister, It’s about time I wrote this, isn’t it? It is about time I let you in on this. I am so nervous about it … I shouldn’t be, though, right? Imagining losing you somewhere on this road makes my tummy hurt, but at the same time, I am so sure it is impossibleContinue reading “Sister”