“Stephanie…” my friend, the novelist, got my attention as we sat at a large group dinner. He paused and searched for what he wanted to say. “You’re …” I waited for him to speak. “Consistent,” he said, though he was not sure that it was the right word he wanted to say. Consistent? I thought. “Yeah,…
Tag: Platonic
The Love Within
“What are your goals for the year?” My friend asked. Silence. I was speechless and said nothing. For as long as I can remember, I have always known what my goals are for the coming year; but this December 2015 was different. I had just healed from being very, very sick for a month and…
Tune Tuesday #25 – Everyone Wants to Be Loved
For the Month of February I set the intention to meditate on LOVE. I want to sit in the essence of love so it can teach me beyond what I have experienced and been socialized to believe. I want to learn what I don’t know that I don’t know. Typically when we think of love, we think of…
Mindful Monday #68 – Valuable Friends
It’s Monday! I am so thankful for this day because I am one step closer to being removed from my current situation. I know I made the right choice to move on because I felt relieved after I made my choice. My friends and family can see the difference in how I speak and carry…
Let the Dust Settle
I wrote this piece to be posted last Friday, but my vulnerability radar went through the roof. I decided to wait a week, to think about this piece before I post it and still the radar is high. It’s not the honesty that I fear, but the realizations that will come as the result of…
Wisdom Wednesday #28 – Recipe for Friends
In honor of the month of love, this weeks posts are focused on the topic of friends and friendship. What makes a good friend? What makes a good friendship? This weeks Wisdom Wednesday video, created by the Ned Show, asks kids what they feel is a recipe for friendship. From “adding a teaspoon of arguments”…
Mindful Monday #52 – Pure Love
Happy February aka the month of love, relationships, friends and family. This month I will start a new series on the topic of love (romantic, platonic or unrequited love) and relationships (romantic, platonic or family). Valentines day is just two weeks away. Whether you are looking forward to it or dreading it, there maybe a…
Mindful Monday #14 – Friendship
My first full week home was beyond my expectations. After having trouble writing (Heal First, Write Second – My Month of Writing), the week focused on rest and friends. As someone who was betrayed (Out with the Mold) in early adulthood, I have since paid close attention to the people I let into my life…
Illuminated Voice 