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Full Moon Morning (in Aries)
A Monday. Last night, I did not sleep well, or much. I contemplated love, happiness, suffering and death. I thought about my dear aunt who passed away in 2020 after a long fought battle with cancer. I thought about how I didn’t realize, or believe, that she in fact was dying. She was such a…
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A poem: Moonshine
She went to bed that nightWith the moonlight kissing her softlyWishing for her mind to feel a little lighter in the morningDreaming for her soul to be freer by sunrise She fell asleep that nightWith sparkles of insight looming at the surfaceHoping to remember the following dayWhat it felt like to surrender She lets the…
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acting 101: #16 stage directions (theater)
Finally, your acting 101 guide resumes! For a theater actor/actress, the stage is where all the magic happens. Effective navigating on stage is vital for a seamless work day with the director and crew of a play. So here are directions to know before you step on stage. Before I list them, keep in mind:…
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a letter to the year 2020
I was everywhere. I was. I was at that place where you were afraid. Fear suddenly had a name. I was in that place where worry and doubt were battling. I visited the place where relief is born. I also came across a place where I felt hope. And saw light. It was like in…
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a poem: love me some wood’n’blue
Any season it may be, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall The trees that have grown tall May they have leaves or may they bear none Them gracing my bright blue skies In the sunniest hour of the day Is what I’ll need to lift up my gaze And love in awe The scenery of rooted…
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a poem: dig deep
dig deep in moments of discontentment dig deep dare to unfold what is really causing your hurt • it is uncomfortable it can be unsettling it may be scary but it is necessary • this is how you can – over time – reveal all your true blessings • know your demons so they won’t…
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soothing cacao & spices elixir
The air is getting crisp, leaves are starting to turn yellow, red, orange and brown. In the mornings and evenings, we wrap ourselves in cozy oversized cardigans. We take in the last warming hours of midday sunshine. We relish our last chances of the year to walk barefoot on the grass. We crave for more…
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change – a series in three parts
change 1/3 “Well, yes, right this moment I would describe myself that way. But you know, come tomorrow, something or someone might cross my way inspiring me to live my life in a completely different manner.” change 2/3 I remember to believe in momentary truth. I remember to anticipate nothing but change. change 3/3 Time…
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sunset notions
Every time I watch the sunset, I think to myself “what a beautiful finish” – in what a beautiful way nature finishes the day off, setting our moods to give way to a peaceful night. It’s such a freeing feeling to acknowledge that however the day has been so far, you still have the freedom…
enchanting notions
columns by a tiny woman in a giant world
enchanting notions 