With Mother’s Day recently passed and Father’s Day quickly approaching, I feel compelled to write about my experience of navigating through parenthood without living parents of my own. I am an adult orphan. Nobody living’s daughter. There is a feeling of disconnect from my roots, from my childhood history. My parents took more than themselvesContinue reading “Parenting without Parents”
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Lessons from a Hummingbird
Hummingbird is one of my animal allies. Through silent observation and listening to the stillness within me, I have received lessons from this wise teacher. The hummingbird is an interesting creature. He reminds me to be playful and to find joy in the mundane. I usually hear him coming by the distinct zooming sound ofContinue reading “Lessons from a Hummingbird”
Opening up to Vulnerability
“There is no growth in comfort.” – Rachel Rainbolt Beautiful things can grow in unexpected places. Putting myself out there in this public way is difficult for me. With a Virgo natal moon guiding my emotions, I second guess myself, hearing my inner critic tear away at any confidence. “Why would anyone care what IContinue reading “Opening up to Vulnerability”
