Should people be fiends before being lovers? Can men and women be friends? Can we be sexually attracted to someone and be friends? What is the hurry to move from friendship? Is there wisdom on courting each other?These are thoughts I ponder. We live in such an instant gratifying society that I wonder if this…
I found myself in Puerto Rico basking in the beauty of the sea. This time was desperately needed after six tumultuous and busy months. As I walked the sandy beaches I was made aware of the ledge I walk between the loss and celebrating the life I have been given. Emotions flooding in, crashing in…
I never know exactly what will come out on the trail. This day I hiked with Jon Huerta, an “adopted” son of mine. I met Jon almost 10 years ago, when I was doing some teaching with young adults. He stood out from the entire group. His curiosity, and desire to show up, has helped…
What does it look like to have patience in your relationship? How can we grow together, and apart? What happens if you grow out of a relationship? What does it look like to stay and be patient with someone? When is it time to honor yourself and leave? It’s a difficult thing to know when…
Where do you discover peace? Where is the place you go alone to recharge and reconnect to yourself? Peacefulness can be like trying to catch a fish in a stream. But if we truly want to rest, and come down from this crazy world, we must find a place or places to reconnect often to…
What circle, or circles, have you lived in? Are you aware that we often live within the same route in life doing the same things, making the same choices, over and over again? When do we step beyond this and experience the “newness” that comes with the risk of trying another way? My role is…
The final shot of Port Ceresio, Italy, and across the bay at Switzerland! Oh what a trip!!
On the Italian streets! The beauty of the Italian small cities and streets. I fell in love!!
Who can you be weird with? Who can you be yourself with? Who do you have in your life that you can fully do life with? I believe intimacy brings this to our lives. No more pretending or hiding are necessary.
