A Memorial Day Reflection
I know that Memorial Day is approaching because a veteran is selling lapel poppies outside the grocery store. I don’t do well in tracking holidays, so I am appreciative for this reminder to stop and be grateful for those who have come before me; those who served in war and lost their lives, and for others who came home forever changed by their experience. And, grateful for many others as well. Just imagine for a moment all the generations that lived before us. What were they like? What was important to them? All of these people who we will never know and some that we do such as our...
Read MoreA Clear Space in the Fog
Looking into the fog in front of me across the field, my view is obstructed. I don’t know what lies ahead, all I can see or know is where I am right now. As I walk into what from a distance seemed like a mass of whiteness, items close around me are clearer. I see the corn stalks and the hillside because I now look at the place where I am – not off into the future or past worried about what is there. My current path is clear. And so it is with my thoughts. Being present brings the truth about what you can and cannot change and what is happening at this time. Thoughts of past or...
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I am fueled by helping people to improve their lives and find more joy that aligns with what sparks them. Nature has this sparking impact on me. I love photography and imbedding myself right in the thick of Mother Nature, the colors, smells, and beauty of it all. This leads to the great joy I find in canoeing with my husband in the wilderness, taking in the animals and bounty of Minnesota’s 10,000+ lakes. I am a life-long student of philosophy and enjoy writing and listening to all types of music. I have a long-term career in marketing and a B.S. degree and Masters work in business.
