The patience of ordinary things I have conversations with myself where I coach my impatient, anxious self to hide in a room while life goes on. The temptation to rush to judgement, rush to a next step, to a result, to control, is like standing on the edge of a cliff with your … [Read more...]

Lie down with your belly to the ground Push your head into a pillow, arms tucked tightly into your sides, as you were in the womb. Let the soft earth melt underneath you, flattening your curves and bulges. Close your eyes and let your mind wander into nonsense and euphoria, … [Read more...]

One morning you might wake up ... and remember what it was like to greet your babies, their happy faces, excited to see you, offering joy and exclamatory noises that meant, "I love you with all my heart." You may recall the smell of their sweet skin, mixed with the smell of a … [Read more...]

Take me to your river, I want to go. What would I be like if I packed a small suitcase, abandoned my current life and mistakes? What if I could start over, start fresh, be anonymous for a while? Take me to your river, show me my reflection and help me dive in. I would float … [Read more...]

At night, your beloved wanders. He reaches out with kindness, impressing you. You are pleased. The sweet, creamy middle of the oreo cookie that you want to get to first, and quickly, but it is tucked away inside a dark, hard shell. Though the hard cookie is also delicious, … [Read more...]