Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope is a compilation of broken, bright-colored glass pieces and tiny mirrors, which, when combined in precisely the right sequence, create unparalleled beauty. I have always loved kaleidoscopes. I find them stunning in their beauty and fascinating in their endless possibilities of spectacular images. I must pick up and gaze through any kaleidoscope I

Nurture over Numb

I just finished hiking with one of my favorite people in the entire world. Tuesday Trail Therapy, 4.5 miles of processing whatever comes up or has come up in our lives the past few days. I was sharing how my cup is feeling pretty empty these days with everything going on, most recently a huge

Memories

I’ve been listening on Audible to some great books written by sober authors. The latest one is “Quit Like a Woman” by Holly Whitaker. She is a true Badass! Holly details the unique struggle women have due to our history of oppression, misogyny, discrimination, condescension, the trials, challenges and suffering from living in a white

Ninety One Days

Today is Day 91 Alcohol Free. Ninety One days of saying NO 100% to The Booze Bitch. All those days ago, I hadn’t any idea what was in store for me, what lay ahead. I had no idea I would feel this overflow of joy, bursting with pride, the complete regaining of trust in myself,

The Sober Wave

I always wanted to learn how to surf. Since I was extremely young I have been a water baby, enjoying a sacred love affair with lakes, rivers, brooks (next to which my family would camp in my growing up years), water fountains in and outside my home, to the great big, vast ocean. My mother

The Overflow

I guess this is the Honeymoon Period. The time of sobriety when the whole wide world is my oyster. I awaken in the morning filled with joy and inspiration, feeling so good, eager to tackle the day. Great big (and lots of little) blessings find their way to me all day long. I am letting

Agreements

I am not an advocate of Alcoholic’s Anonymous. I have mentioned this before and maybe I’ll get a lot of kickback and controversy for it. I have a whole slew of reasons why it doesn’t feel right to me despite it having an almost cult-like loyal following of believers. If it feels right to you,

Great Love

In my life, I have been blessed with great love. My first romance was with a boy who worked as a lifeguard at our local community pool. He was older, an amazing swimmer, lanky and strong. I was on the swim team, one of the standouts. I had a huge crush, hoping our friendship would

The Narcissist

I venture to guess that each of us knows a narcissist, someone who twists blame back to us at every opportunity, as they are never, ever wrong or at fault. That person who leaves us wondering “huh, what just happened??!” as we try to pick ourselves up and brush ourselves off. That “power” (controlling!) personality

This one great big, beautiful life

I get pretty blissed out during my morning sacred time. I do not follow a specific religion as I embrace the belief that each person should follow their own inner guidance and embrace what works for them. Many paths lead to Source. I light a candle, sit in the dark as the candle light glows,