a Place Called HOME

“ No longer in a relational universe, can we study anything as separate from ourselves. Our acts of observation are part of the process that brings forth the manifestation of what we are observing." ~ Margaret J Wheatley I've been reflecting on my experience of being "out in the world" as highly transactional! I go out, get what I need, do what must be done, and come home.  All without a lot of fanfare.  I notice I back away from people who want to get closer.  I cut short my conversations so I can finish my errands quicker. I plan and consolidate my trips so I make less of them. I am efficient so that my exposure is limited. Businesses are just as transactional. Starbucks is barren and empty so as not to encourage anyone to stay.  Grocery stores are sectioned and separated by plexiglass and "stand here" dots on the floor. Car dealerships and service is sterile. And while I applaud the larger chain stores for mandating masks, it is just one more barrier bet

Reimagining ENGAGEment⠀ ⠀(in the world) “In the rush to return to normal,  use this time to consider  which parts of normal are worth  rushing back to.” ~Dave Hollis⠀ 🌀  When we allow for a pause between our endings and our beginnings we invite the opportunity to reset. Whether it is a moment, a weekend, months, or years a pause provides a space in our life to breathe. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on what ended and reimagine how to engage our new beginning. ⠀ ⠀ 🌀  pick an ending you are currently experiencing. How do you feel about it? Where do you feel it in your body? ⠀ ⠀ 🌀  sit with the feelings. Is this an ending you chose? Are you mourning or celebrating? Take the time to BE WITH your emotions. ⠀ ⠀ 🌀  BREATHE. Meditate. Journal. Run. Practice YOGA. Hike - disengage before reengaging ⠀ ⠀ 🌀  now! Imagine a new beginning; a clean slate, a fresh palette, a white wall... What, if anything, provides a dark sense of doom or despair? What, if anything, inspired you?⠀ ⠀ 🌀