Barn's burnt down. Now I can see the Moon.  Masahide   I fell in love with this Masahide quote almost immediately. I was in therapy, struggling to find some light, understand how to actually believe in it, and then carry it within me. My son, Matthew, had died suddenly; his stepfather had left our marriage. I was surviving in the dark.   I copied the picture and short quote and gave it to my therapist during our next meeting. I realized this place - where light rises to repla

On my journey, I’ve discovered I’m the one who has to take responsibility for creating the world view I choose to live. . .  and I’m happy to accept that. Still, I’m guessing it’s also become even more evident that fully living the life we hope for is impossible to manage alone. We need each other. We need those Golden Rule moments – figuratively, spiritually, even literally – to help lift us up and over as we travel through life.   I looked up and thought to myself, “Hey, yo

I know, I know … it’s considered old news. But old news, remembered at the right time, still has the power to focus the way forward. This is that kind of news. Thank you! I saw you out there; I felt and used your energy and your determined commitment to propel my own forward. Did you notice it too? There were no moments of silence; instead, important words and elated, committed engagement rang out in equal measure that Saturday morning. We were in community . . . grateful for

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