Lately, Baker and I have been going on afternoon walks down the unevenly paved road leading into Bodega town. It’s a good couple of miles and I leave my phone at home so I can be fully present to my reality and to Baker’s infectious joy as he frolics down the road with his buoyant gallop. He never did learn how to run properly.
Read MoreWhen I felt the call to start my first blog back in 2008, I had no idea why I felt such a strong internal pull to do so. I had so many negative stories about my ability to write well that I was terrified to actually put my thoughts out into the world. But thoughts and ideas and a voice I knew I had. There was something deep inside that was pushing me to start writing. And then slowly the why became more obvious and still is unfolding.
Read MoreI've come to the conclusion that I am quite lousy at relaxing.
And it's never been more apparent than on this trip.
Even with my deep desire for a life that is simple, I find myself wrestling with my inability to just sit and be and how much I feel the need to do all the time.
But I need life to give me some answers to some things that have been heavy on my mind lately. And I know what I have to do to get those. Even when it means discomfort to get them.
Read MoreSometimes, when I'm in the shower, I like to pretend I am giving a Ted Talk. It’s one of those secret dreams of mine I haven’t shared with anyone.
Yes, one day I want to give a Ted Talk and I often practice in the shower. It goes a little something like this.
I’m introduced and eloquently float out and take my spot center stage. I stand before an audience of hundreds waiting for me to speak. To bare my soul, share my truth and change their lives in some way.
Then maybe all the pain I've experienced in mine will finally have meaning.
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