Back in May I wrote in this post, Steppingstones to a new life, about how different paths of my life had suddenly come together at juncture, namely, grad school. I was shocked and gob-smacked how the Universe, Serendipity and Synchronicity got together presented me with this and amazing and timely opportunity. But these three tricksters … Continue reading Trust the process, pt 5 (Everything is connected, 1)
Trust the process, part 4 (The Crash)
In the middle of the week of my MA residency at Goddard College I attended a workshop named "Wild Research" with Ellie Epp. The description sounded fascinating: "Move only along the line of your love." Stan Brakhage Transdisciplinary work is thrilling, like travel without a map. Working across disciplinary lines also is nerve-wracking: we parachute … Continue reading Trust the process, part 4 (The Crash)
Katrina, 5 years on, first hand
(I'm going to digress from my regular theme today as August 29th is an important anniversary in my family's and this country's history.) Five years ago I was in my home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, approximately 2 hours north of the Gulf coast. As I sat tightly cradling my child against me trying to stem my … Continue reading Katrina, 5 years on, first hand
Trust the Process, pt 3 (The Question)
The mantra at Goddard College is "Trust the process." Every day one or more faculty advisors included in their discussion, "... and, well, trust the process. It works." With no syllabus or course curriculum most of us newbies, those who had been educated in a strictly outlined, non-critically-thinking fashion (oh, that would be all of … Continue reading Trust the Process, pt 3 (The Question)
Trust the Process, pt 2 (The Womb)
The morning of day two at Goddard College my stomach was still a bag of jelly fish. I had slept fitfully through slamming doors, footsteps, ill-fitting sheets and my roomie's arrival at 2AM. And I woke up at 5AM. I managed to doze until 6:30AM but I was out the door and looking for a … Continue reading Trust the Process, pt 2 (The Womb)
Trust the process, pt 1 (The Arrival)
How do even begin to write about my week? It was intense, exhausting, relaxing, exhilarating, freeing, validating, educational, empowering. On Thursday evening I drove into Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. I felt ill with nerves. Even a walk around the stunningly beautiful campus couldn't settle the raging butterflies. (This is a campus like no other … Continue reading Trust the process, pt 1 (The Arrival)
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A prayer for my readers
This post was inspired to this article by Molly Gordon, "Why you should pray for your clients." As writing is my mediator to both the inner and higher sources of wisdom, I offer up this open letter as a prayer and meditation in honor of my valued readers and clients. Namaste! I do not know … Continue reading A prayer for my readers
Yoga ‘n’ Write: New session announced!
♦ Yoga 'n' Write: Connecting Body, Mind, Spirit Thursdays, OCTOBER 7 - NOVEMBER 11, 2010; 5:30 - 7:00PM $15 drop-in fee Pyramid Holistic Wellness Center, Rutland, Vermont Instructors: Joanna Tebbs Young and Rachel Alexander An Exploratory Collaboration of Iyengar Yoga and Journal Writing: Discover how the mindful practices of yoga and expressive writing go hand-in-hand, … Continue reading Yoga ‘n’ Write: New session announced!
What is your Purpose?
"Why am I here?" Oh, boy. For a few years now I've come to a personal understanding that the answer to that question is, "To Pursue my Potential." For me this means finding the things I enjoy and do well and developing them. It means to Focus with Meaningful Intent and Challenging myself to learn … Continue reading What is your Purpose?
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