Today I woke up with anxiety over my giant to-do list and the weight of responsibility on my shoulders. This is normal for me, but this morning felt particularly heavy. So I did what I often do repeating to myself like a mantra….”You are not saving lives. It’s ok. If stuff doesn’t all get done…
Category: Cancer Musings
40th year and 4 wonderful things
In my 40th year now, I have recognized 4 fabulous milestones and achievements that are making 40 look pretty fine!
death happens
Life and death are intertwined. I am reminded nearly everyday of the omnipresence of death, but the past few months have been heavy.
on hairlessness
Losing body hair, head to toe can be a frightening, vulnerable, annoying and joyous experience. Here’s mine.
gardening is more than just growing things
Storytelling is a powerful way to build yourself, and community. I publicly shared this story, even though at the last minute I was apprehensive about doing it.
to bloom, you must first be a seed
The wisdom and process of a seed teaches us so much about ourselves. This is my seed story, literal and figurative.
soil and seed: the science behind fasting
To grow anything, you must take the time to cultivate healthy soil.
migration & grief
Migration reminds us of the cycles of life, and can offer comfort in times of despair.
healing hues
Tapping into hues that resonate with you, can be a powerful experience towards healing, well-being and connectedness to that which is far greater and vast than ourselves.
metamorphosis
Life is always an ebb and flow of events and experiences that shape us. Some are transformative, like the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into butterfly.
seeds and stories 