All we do is pass through here, the best way we can Try not to focus on the disappointments in others, dear one. Your expectations are high and hard to meet, even for you. In the end, what's most important is that you didn't disappoint yourself. Focus on gratitude; the robin … [Read more...]

And if all that fails, wash your own dishes It seems you have inherited and passed on a gene that compels cleanliness. We learn to rely on ourselves for many things, including keeping our nests tidy. We are often disappointed by others, but have become accustomed to taking on … [Read more...]

My heart has grown capable of taking on all forms Some days, I feel my heart is a complete, three-dimensional sphere, fulfilled by all the love I have to give and all the joy I experience. Other days, my heart is a hollow egg, a fragile, empty shell with nothing inside and … [Read more...]

Gather into your arms the sleeping infant of yourself Her eyes wince in discomfort as she struggles to stay asleep, dreaming of the sisters she never met. … [Read more...]