It’s difficult to be in a heart-centered space among mind-centered activities. My key is to leave the door open between the two.

A promise to myself I make In this pause of self-respect for a moment to breathe in silence and reflect.

I’ve learned I can live in discomfort while I face my past and find forgiveness for others as well as myself.

I find myself sitting in discomfort, fidgeting, unable to make a decision. I don’t think I’m alone.

Trees are forgiving. We are surrounded by living trees all looking different and yet the same.

Holding our breath stops us at the top of a roller coaster. Holding our breath is like sitting down in a dirty diaper and setting up a tent.

Acceptance is important in this fluidity. I could be crying from a current news item and then notice a bright red cardinal on my deck.

Helping others is a way of doing service in a community. Boundaries are also important: to know when to step forward and when to replenish.

As I practice silence, my hearing is more attuned to listening on the inside

Awareness of who we are varies as the colors in a rainbow. Awareness changes as we grow through life experience.

My intention is to impart the power of our convictions based on fears. Our hearts and minds hold the power of an army to face these walls.

Years ago as a professional court reporter, I played with the idea of becoming a voice reporter, a person who speaks verbatim words while...

I wrote this poem “Eyelids” back in 2000. Life is a journey. Wisdom reveals itself through our eyes, our hearts, our minds and our souls....

Choosy mothers choose jif Don’t let the door hit you on the way out Mind your manners Take a breath Random thoughts all mulling around...

While saying goodbye to my granddaughter yesterday She was lamenting with a pout How she was missing hugs and kisses

Every morning I sit in silence, trusting I’ll be led to words I write or words already written. I’m reminded of the ebb and flow of breath.

I watched the documentary Becoming last night Michelle Obama’s new book She inspires me Her drive to keep on going In spite of the push...

I’ve been thinking about my childhood lately Which was out of control A mishmash Emotional and physical Fear, confusion and anger...

by Shirley Riga Our soles carry our souls Years ago a woman came to me for a reading A stranger I sat with And I’ll never forget the...

Courage 1, 2, 3 Jump Ready set go Start Chin up, eyes forward Walk With Determination Courage is found in my breath Determination is...