- @Pegeen
This benign little story contains a huge moment of courage - breaking a limiting belief that was instilled since birth. How often does one question their beliefs? Learning to trust your “inner voice” is a life long journey of undoing. Totally worth the effort in my opinion.
I found this article very disturbing on many levels.
I alway had compassion for Monica Lewinsky, felt she was the scape goat and the wrong one to denigrate. Reclaiming is a powerful part of healing and an inspirational topic. I would try her podcast.
Sounds like a really poignant film, one that deals with a very sensitive subject but without shaming, lecturing or hitting one over the head. That is a way more powerful film because one can remain open to the information given, can slowly enter into the feelings of it and possibly be transformed in some way. More compassionate and understanding. Bravo to Eva Victor! The film sounds amazing and I would love to see it. To encourage and support her courage and creative voice.
I’m wondering if they can find an impartial jury. Perhaps a jury of all men? My husband said “That was ugly” and it is! Ugly that I would believe abuse of power is so endemic as to over ride the possibility of a powerful man honoring and respecting women.
Very cool and admirable how Trent Shelton pivoted when he could not find success in his football career. It’s very similar to Jim Murphy, a professional baseball player who got injured and had to retire early. I’m reading his book now called Inner Excellence, which I highly recommend. Jim, like Trent, has found meaning and purpose helping others to empower themselves through finding their worth from more expansive and permanent means - by developing their inner, spiritual connection to their Higher Self.
What an amazing woman! Heroic!
A true genius, a legend. Loved all of his work. It’s a big loss, for sure.
I need to see this documentary. My husband and I once saved a hummingbird. It was trapped outside in a corner of our patio door. It kept hitting itself against the glass. My husband got a ladder and a pair of gloves. He gently scooped the tiny bird in his hands. We got to peek inside to see his shiny iridescent blue/green feathers before releasing him. We both felt so incredibly moved, like we held something miraculous - otherworldly. It was a profound gift.
Slowing down, noticing, being present in the moment is the key to life. Remarkably, you still accomplish everything but in a much more relaxed and enjoyable way. Rushing around is in opposition to my disposition!
Perfect last line.
I could imagine walking this difficult path with one of your adult children something quite special. Walking has a way of unraveling and opening one up. Getting beyond the labels and sharing what’s inside a rare gift.
Loved reading this, it brought back SO many treasured memories. I have retained a lot of what I loved back in my youth like “playing” - creating art, riding my bike, taking walks in nature, reading, visiting friends, writing letters, going to the library, to the movies etc…Technology is a wonderful addition for me but I use it in moderation. My biggest complaint would be the “phone tree” when trying to solve a problem and not being able to actually speak to a person. I always prefer personal interactions.
Love love love decluttering! It’s liberating!
I found this very helpful in understanding the complexities of using A.I. in writing.
Really excited to look into this new series on CBS “The State of Spirituality” by Dr. Lisa Miller. I feel we are so fortunate to be living in a time when science and spirituality are not only coexisting but validating one another. I agree with Dr. Miller that having faith in something “larger” than oneself - call it nature, spirit, universe, God - helps to ground and center me in a way that opens my heart and connect me to all of life. I feel more reverence and gratitude for my life. Everything feels sacred, even what we call the negative/more challenging side of life. I feel it’s there to wake me up, to pull me out of my comfort zone. To make me stronger, more resilient. I would love this gift of an inner life for everyone, especially the young growing up today in a heavy, social media circus.
I love the last line of this article, especially the word unapologetically. For me to be authentic and own my power, I feel it’s essential for me to be me, not what others want/wish me to be. I find it takes courage initially because usually it’s about not conforming to the norm - that ruffles feathers. But when you do it with honesty and from an open heart, there’s no intention to hurt anyone. We are all different and that’s what makes life interesting.
This seems rather important, especially for those who use Spotify.
Love this simple, but profound, little article. Be your own kind if beautiful!!!
Bravo, I’m all for it! It makes the holidays less stressful and more fun. This year my husband and I went out to dinner for Thanksgiving. What a treat! We are also changing it up for Christmas. Gone are all the hectic days of buying gifts and running around. Now it’s about quality time, more intimate gatherings, playing games, laughing and relaxing. We get some quality food from our local Italian deli and add a few homemade specialties to that. And money is always preferred to gifts that are not needed, or worse, really off base.
Mind blowing! I’m always amazed by all that I don’t know.
What a great role model. Love the former Jelly Roll, time to roll out Jason DeFord. Inspiring!
Two very powerful messages: “You are good enough” and “Don’t wait to get cancer to free yourself.”
Love Coe’s writing, always just a slice of life that comes alive and jumps off the page.
Love this woman’s work! There is an “edginess” to motherhood that I find refreshing here. You have to look closely. Very cool.
I think this article is really not about aging at all, it’s about being conscious at any age! I’m really thrilled the author mentioned self care because it has a huge impact on not only yourself but every one around you. When you feel really good in your body/mind, it’s so much easier to be gracious, kind and happy. Living an exceptional life, being your very best self, requires a lot of energy. My advice is start young cultivating these traits and you will seem ageless and a joy to be around.
Amen! Agree, agree, agree!
I remember many years ago taking an ethics course with a friend at our local community college. Euthanasia was one of our topics. There are so many questions to consider that I remember feeling exhausted after the class. It’s a Pandora’s box.
A beautiful reflection on life and loss. I can feel myself within this story.
Interesting article. I hope the author is correct in his assumption that there is a current movement of individuals that are “already detaching themselves from the businesses and institutions that dish out cotton candy culture.”
When I was in eighth grade, I was very rebellious. There were a lot of problems at home and I was angry and frustrated. I got a lot of after school detentions with a particular nun, Sister Madonna Joseph. I always liked her, as she was young and seemed more contemporary than the older nuns. As I was doing my assigned tasks, Sr, Madonna Joseph and I would have meaningful talks about life. At our graduation awards ceremony I was totally shocked to hear my named called. It was the achievement award for greatest improvement in all areas of a student’s life. Later, when school was over for the summer, I received a letter from Sister Madonna Joseph. In that letter she said she saw such promise in me, that she believed in me and looked forward to hearing about my success. That letter meant the world to me. Something I have not forgotten in well over 50 years. It taught me how important and impactful it is to tell someone you “see” them, appreciate them, believe in them.
LOVELOVELOVE this! Yes, doing what you love and loving what you do energizes you and gives you more time. Creativity in any form is like a jumpstart to your internal battery. It doesn’t suck the life out of you, it gives you more life, more vitality, more of yourSELF! Then you can give that overflowing energy to everyone you meet.
I found this review informative, as I imagine the book to be. When I was young, 80 seemed SO far away, like I would never get there. Nor want to, for that matter, since most older people seemed to be lacking vitality and joy. I am 572 weeks from 80! May I arrive with my gratitude in tact, an open heart full of love and all my original parts!