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by Shirley
May 13, 20204 min read
Becoming
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...
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by Shirley
May 9, 20203 min read
Courage
Courage 1, 2, 3 Jump Ready set go Start Chin up, eyes forward Walk With Determination Courage is found in my breath Determination is...
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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
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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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 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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by Shirley
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Your Daily Dose of Loving-Kindness
EMOTIONAL FITNESS Excerpted from http://www.mattkahn.org/blog “Your heart doesn’t just require exercise, but a daily dose of...
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Shirley Riga
Jan 23, 20192 min read
Stuck in an ice storm
The recent ice storm in Massachusetts has kept me inside for three days. I pace in front of the living room window staring at the shiny...
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