“Seeing things differently can be interpreted as awakening to a new perspective or understanding a greater context or sharing another opinion. These represent a concept rather than something concrete. However, have you noticed that you are literally seeing things differently? Walking down the same street yet noticing a shaped driveway, the huge tree, a backyard swimming pool, cobblestone path, a garden shed, that you swear you haven’t seen...

“You’re ready for it this time. The topic, the phrase, the theme, the comment winds its way to you for response. Mindful of its dangers like the innocent tip of an iceberg that can be easily navigated, you answer confidently. Good – smooth waters so far as you ease yourself into the stream of conversation. Out of the blue, an emotional reaction assails you; you thought you had avoided the brunt of the iceberg but it’s facing you head on. Too...

“You’ve heard the real estate clarion call that “Location, Location, Location” is the most important element in selecting a home to ensure a healthy resale value. If the same principle is applied in a greater context, its significance is diminished. Physically locating elsewhere still necessitates all those things you did previously. The flow of living and doing continues like water flowing down a mountain. Nothing stops because the locale has...

“The early days of spring are here. Take them in with gentle consideration. Before you know it, they will have slipped by and you will ask yourself where the freshness, greenness, newness disappeared to. Though the day is yet to heat up as it does in summer, bask in its presence for it is calling out to you, to have the eyes to see with, and the ears to hear with. How clearly the birds call out; how lovely the first flowers sprout; how...

“In the process of moving, change is in charge. Some big furniture items had been donated to charity, including the double bed, which has necessitated a portable replacement over the course of the move.  Luckily, an air bed was available. Blowing it up was a charm – plugged it in and within five or so minutes it was like the real McCoy.  Slept well but noticed by morning that its firmness was not as robust.  Went to sit on said...

“The Seat of Isis is found in the southwest of France in the region of Provence, Rennes les Bains specifically. Mary Magdalene travelled and lived in this area in the latter years of her life, which is the reason you find me sitting atop this rock – the Seat of Isis. I was part of a small group exploring her time in France. Two strong and influential women: Mary M. and Isis. Goddesses living their authentic way. Bling not required. Only a...