STITCHED TOGETHER BY MEMORIES:
Mother’s quilt provides a warmth
Beyond its fiber down.
Each night I’m wrapped in love,
Our family history, and my wedding gown.
Mother cut with care her patterns
Each scrap to trim and save-
Just as she did with the numerous fabric remnants
that to her others gave.… Read the rest
Have you answered the question yet? It’s really another way of asking the age-old questions – Who am I? Why am I here? and What’s the Meaning of my life? No small task. But one that is vital if you wish to have a successful midlife transition and a healthy aging process.… Read the rest
I just finished four days of training with Tidewell here in Sarasota as a Hospice volunteer. What awesome work they do and I’m delighted to be taking part in it even for a small bit.
I couldn’t help reflecting during all the training on how important it is to be able to look at end of life issues long before they are immanent. … Read the rest
I’ve been talking lately about Life Review. I’ve been obsessed with the idea ever since I heard Jane Fonda on Oprah and read her new book, Prime Time. I’ve been reminded of how often when I did reflect on my past in a positive way, I found new energy for the present.… Read the rest
Many years ago, I had the privilege of working with the now late, Ira Progoff and deeply studied and worked with his Intensive Journal Process. This process has been something I have used in various times of my life especially in times of transition to get clarity on what my life was wishing to become.… Read the rest
