Category Archives: Reflections
The best mail I ever received
In my junior year of college in 1974, I was living on the $10 a week that Mom sent. Dad had recently retired. One day, I went to the post office and found a letter from the Social Security Administration. … Continue reading
Embrace Touch
Touch is healing, emotional, and transformative. When we allow ourselves to receive and embrace touch, we create space for softness and connection. And as we experience the power of touch, we’re reminded to move through the world with that same … Continue reading
maturity in love
maturity in love is realizing you don’t want fireworks. you want warmth. you want someone who texts back. who shows up. who listens when you ramble and hugs you when you don’t know what’s wrong. you want someone who feels like peace,not adrenaline. … Continue reading
Holy Experience
It’s a holy experience to sit down and get out of your head, let your hand go, and let your heart speak. And I believe that is how we find our way home to each other, home to ourselves, and … Continue reading
Self-Care Ideas for Everyday Joy
Practice life-enhancing forms of self-care. Need to relax and unwind? Lift a blue mood? Bring a spot of pleasure into your day? Many people turn to food or alcohol or scrolling social media as a solution, only to feel even worse later. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 