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by Shirley
May 4, 20203 min read
Our Rearview Mirror
I grew up believing I was how others defined me. I relied on invisibility and compliance to stay safe. I grew up feeling remorse and...
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by Shirley
May 3, 20202 min read
Thinking of Angels
Thinking of Angels by Shirley Riga Thinking about angels today Recalling 14 years ago No wings no halo He emerged as a survivor Of a...
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by Shirley
May 2, 20203 min read
Restoration
Though a day late, I was moved to share this writing. We pray for earth’s renewal. We pray for continued growth, abundance and viable...
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by Shirley
May 1, 20202 min read
Be Kind To Yourself
Our walk into spring is different from any other Expectations are masked Time is free to roam Gentleness and patience Tame our minutes Be...
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by Shirley
Apr 29, 20202 min read
I Am a Mother Mountain
A simple photograph can feel like an explosion of my senses Catapulting me back 60 plus years Causing a reflection of my life from the...
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by Shirley
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Struggle with my Struggles
Struggle with my Struggles by Shirley Riga I walk on the same street every day I awake to the same light as the day before I view the...
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by Shirley
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Laughter is truly the best medicine
It’s been 45 days of intense worry, concern and fear as I have navigated my way through this pandemic. Some days I am treading water in...
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by Shirley
Apr 26, 20202 min read
A Blessing
How to make a blessing from a recipe of love By Shirley Riga First, I need a large vessel of cooperation. I am present in the now and...
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by Shirley
Apr 25, 20203 min read
"Drop the Rock"
Back in the late eighties I was involved in a small UCC church in western Massachusetts. My children were elementary school age. My...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Ebb and Flow
Once a month I have tea with an old friend via Zoom. We grew up in the same town, went to the same schools, attended Brownies and Girl...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Mirror Mirror
I am many faces. I am a mother, spouse, medium, singer, actor, healer, author, teacher, friend, survivor, and witness to my life knowing...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Keep Life Moving
I had a blast on my birthday. My happiness meter hit a ten with all my birthday wishes, cards, emails and gifts. I was in such joy. I am...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 21, 20203 min read
21 day challenge
Years ago I was challenged to pause in front of a mirror I pass and say “I love you” while looking directly into my eyes. It sounded easy...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 20, 20204 min read
Authenticity
The word came in a flash – “authenticity”. The word is my barometer to my thoughts, actions and beliefs. Authenticity holds the essence...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Trust
As I walk one day at a time into the unknown future not knowing what to expect while believing I will adapt to the changes at hand, I am...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Acceptance
Snowing! There’s a Woody Allen saying which I am taking the liberty of changing to fit my beliefs. If you want to make an angel laugh,...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 17, 20202 min read
What Gives You Joy?
I worked with therapists over decades sifting through my emotions gleaning the pieces that define who I am and what makes me happy. I...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 16, 20202 min read
We are the Cake
In the mid 80’s I was in weekly therapy dealing with my new-born terminally-ill child. I made it a habit to go to a bookstore after my...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 15, 20202 min read
Expectancy vs Expectation
I called him an old friend, but I’m not sure “friend” can describe him. He was definitely male, stood erect, alert and had a keen eye....
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Shirley Riga
Apr 14, 20202 min read
Beauty
The wind and pelting rain befit my emotions over the last 24 hours, so much so I felt like my breath were the gusts pushing on the...
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