This week’s bloom was about growth. Blossoming. Doing what you didn’t think was possible. I’ve been doing a lot this month that I wasn’t all that sure was possible not too long ago. There’s the more obvious things like yoga every day, thinking of ten things every day that I’m grateful for, drinking more water,…
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Sparks
I’ve been thinking a lot about us — I know that’s no surprise. A new year brings back memories of paths traveled, promises made and all that each word implied. We thought coincidence was actually fate leading us time and again toward each other, until finally, at last the spark ignited and all I could…
I Drew Myself a Bath
Tonight I drew myself a bath. Surrounded by bubbles and steam I thought about that kettle, the one I thought was worn through. I thought about that woman on the edge, afraid, still wanting, needing, to take that last step and fly. I thought about Jenny, crying alone in her bed while John retreated to…
Honor the Ending
I slept in this morning, last day off for 2020, and last day of the year, period. First thing I did was write in my journal, mostly trying to remember my dream. I was in a large, Vegas-style hotel, trying to find my way back to my room, but the way back meant climbing a…