2013 is quickly closing itself, such a doorway, this year. 2013 made clear and apparent that every moment is an opportunity to re-create our reality and to make dreams come true. I have drawn endless inspiration from those around me, as they face their shadows and fears and move through the darkness into the light. I love being around people who know how to make a day ~ it creates such a graceful life and I am grateful for it.
This year, I have watched my little girl turn towards womanhood ~ she forever amazes me and humbles me. I am the most fortunate mother, motherhood has been my most amazing journey. May I move forward in humility and joy ~ every moment in this life with her is a precious gift.
This year, I turned 40 and just now I have started the journey of honoring myself. I have turned to face the parts of myself that try so hard to please everyone else, and that force my own true self to drown and disappear. Maybe I have finally learned that I can't save anyone else, and that I would be doing quite well to save myself! I have made it a priority to create a safe home ~ a place where I can curl into the quiet corners of the day, a place I embrace and run to when the world becomes a scary place. It is the best gift I have ever given myself.
And 2013 brought me the gift of soft, sweet love. Trey, you are a dream come true. Together we have built a peaceful, joyful space ~ it is an honor to be your partner!
The world keeps turning, the winter holidays shine brightly as we move ever closer to them. From my heart to yours I send a warm wish ~ may you snuggle into this moment, this very one, and make it yours ~
Much love, sweet friends ~
Sarangi by Hooverphonic
Comatose by Timmy Curran
2013 witnessed a vast decline in the monarch population ~ time to wake up people. 2014 is going to involve more community action on my part to create a sustainable Earth where my lineage can experience the lessons of the butterfly.
Go to the website.
Drip by Charlotte Martin
Marys of the Sea by Tori Amos
For Marylyn ~ in thanks for the garden she left inside of me.
Job's Coffin by Tori Amos and Natasha Hawley
For Ella, and the inspiration she gives me to always get better and to heal the wounds ~
Somebody Loved by The Weepies
For Trey, who has given me every gift that love can give ~
Strange Little Girl by The Stranglers
Strange Little Girl covered by Tori Amos
For my friends at Rag and Bone ~ I love all of us and our strange little fascination with the dusty things others throw away ~ United we create something quite strange and beautiful!
Seven Shades of Blue by Beth Nielsen Chapman
5 Years Time by Noah and The Whale
Breath of Life by Florence and the Machine
Fishing in the Morning by Dar Williams
Goodbye, Grandpa ~ I will never forget going fishing with you in the morning. Thank you for teaching me how gentle and kind a man can be. You are my hero, and always will be.
Never Let Me Go by Florence and the Machine
Make a Noise by Katie Herzog
For my psychs ~ we have been through almost 2 decades together and every year that brings us all together in time and space is a good year!
Comfort by Deb Talan
