Paying Attention by Sharon
\ To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work. ― Mary Oliver It is easy NOT to pay attention. We know we’ve been… Read More »Paying Attention by Sharon
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Birth and Death By Sharon
Birth and Death — A Christmas Story (This Fresh Views was first published 8 years ago. The baby described is now 8-year-old Fianna, a magical… Read More »Birth and Death By Sharon
Transitions by Sharon
“Since change is a wall and transition the gate in that wall, it’s there for you to go through. Transition represents a path to… Read More »Transitions by Sharon
Sadness By Sharon
“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.” –Jonathan Safran Foer I am sad. My friend Neil died a couple of… Read More »Sadness By Sharon
Silence by Sharon
“He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversation delightful.” –Sydney Smith I have had an amazing parade of wonderful people visiting and… Read More »Silence by Sharon
Friendship by Sharon
Friendship “A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” — Elbert Hubbard Friends are Good for Us Who would I be… Read More »Friendship by Sharon
Awareness by Nancy
Have you ever driven somewhere and had the feeling you didn’t even know how you arrived? I have; it is almost like I was on… Read More »Awareness by Nancy
Surprise! by Sharon
“An individual dies when he ceases to be surprised.” — Abraham Joshua Heschel Many of us yearn for a smooth, predictable life. We establish… Read More »Surprise! by Sharon
Limitlessness by Nancy
Today I’m sharing another post from my blog nancysmythalchemist.com originally posted on July 10th, 2014. Enjoy! Nakagawa Soen (1907-1984) Mujinzo (Limitlessness) Isn’t this scroll absolutely beautiful? It is… Read More »Limitlessness by Nancy
Honestly
Have you ever felt yourself in an exhausting groove of things not working in a relationship? For me, it feels as if the other person… Read More »Honestly