Tough choice! My breath, which is the source of pretty much everything, and which takes me to a deeper place of connection with life. My feet which connect with the earth… Hands which connect with, express and share … eyes, ears, skin, mouth which take in and experience life so fully… my mind, which is slowly becoming a friend… my heart which through grace does it’s best to stay open and to do what it desires, needs and is called to do.

I am learning to know and appreciate my resilience in a deeper and more full-bodied way than ever. I hope and pray that the hard won lessens and practices of resilience stay with me through this turn of the spiral. In the meantime, the call to resilience is loud, clear and visceral. Must read Anne Lamott and others to shed lightness on the journey! Thanks all for the question and thoughtful reflections ????????????…

I am supported by so many – husband, family, friends, faith, yoga and other community, Mother Earth in her beauty in ways I will never fully understand or appreciate. The list goes on …

Feeling pretty darn human these days. Praying and doing my best to feel and know connection with spirit.

Thanks for a great question and reminder. I have been aware of dreams lately, and never quite catch them. Will aim to be more intentional and mindful to note them as I awake.

From the kind teachers, I have learned that I am safe, loveable, loved and welcome in this world, just as I am. They have also taught me that there is a place for me.

From the unkind and challenging teachers, I continue to learn to trust, focus on and seek spirit, good company and love. They teach so much about where and how to focus my attention and energy, and not, with each new challenge, opportunity and day.

I am grateful for this new day and week, and for the relaxed ease of these early days of summer.

I have enough material things – food, shelter, even economic resources. How do I know when I have enough? This question helps to name my longing which is not generally about these things.

I heard a lovely young woman speak today about her well developed gifts which have grown from a place of knowing she is sacred and from being seen, nurtured and supported in a strong family and faith community.

Witnessing her story gave me hope that there is a place where my gifts may be well honoured and received. Separating these gifts from a seemingly merciless labour market may help????????????…

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Gina, I am with you on a similar journey, to making the time, space and finding the courage for a more introverted, quiet path. Wishing you much peace as you find that balance between solitude and time with others, and the courage to choose what is best for you. Warmest wishes for your day! ????????????… KC

Gina, Thanks so much for your honest words. I too struggle with forgiveness. I believe it is so very important, but/ and feel at a loss in terms of how. I appreciate the hopeful saying – that forgiveness changes the future, rather than the past. Beautiful! Much love and kindness for your day, KC

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Ah yes, those doorways make sense. Happy summer vacation. Enjoy! ????????… KC

Thanks Mary for the powerful reminder of the importance of self compassion, the website and course. I made self- compassion a priority thus year, but still struggle with making it a priority. Your story and testimony is a true gift! Warmly, KC

Thank you Kevin. This is such a helpful reminder and affirmation. Warmly, KC

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Hi Mary, Yes. Perhaps that is the direction forward. Thanks for your thoughtful words of support. Warmly, KC

Thanks so much Mary. Much love to you as well???????? KC