Some days I just need a bit of Maya to ground my soul. By Maya, I mean Maya Angelou, a woman who speaks through the many layers of her soul with her words and poetry. I have shared some of Maya's poems before in The New Forty - on those days when Maya's rich voice [...]
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Your soul senses the world that awaits you…
As we sit at the precipice of a new year I share with you a poem written by the ever thoughtful and insightful John O'Donohue who passed away almost five years ago now. John lived his life with purpose and a seemingly uncanny connection with the truth of the universe. In his words I hope you find [...]
Still I Rise…
Have you ever heard Maya Angelou read one of her poems aloud? I could listen to her read her poetry all day long. Her poetry is filled with hope and strength. She is a champion of the indomitable spirit that lives on in the face of challenges and defeats. One of my favorite poems by Maya is [...]
Phenomenal woman, that’s me.
Today I am reflective about the power that living fully within one's spirit feels like and I am reminded of Maya Angelou's poem, Phenomenal Woman. I love the confidence and the sense of self she portrays in that poem. Her power is unmistakable and unapologetic...her voice is steady, sure and knowing...she is phenomenal. I strive [...]
The Other Side of Nowhere…
My grandson Noah Jr. just turned five. Noah Jr. is autistic. He is in a world that is his own and pathways in are few and far between. He is terribly bright and full of love, yet he is isolated in that prison so many families have come to know as autism. It is estimated [...]
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