Emotions then Numbers
Maybe we can think of 125 things Mom means to us—one for each day of this year so far—before we drift off under the Chicago sky, where city lights dim the stars.
Loving with a Limp
I’m learning to live with a limp. I’m also learning to love as I limp.
Relieving or Reliving?
Healthy sharing of pain is important and necessary, and is healthier still with self-awareness and mindfulness. Healthy sharing culminates in relieving, not reliving, the pain.
You Can’t Take It With You
You can’t take it with you. But what if you could? What if the keeper of the gate allowed one personal carry on? What would you take with you?
Every November Melancholy
As sunlight diminishes for the next 47 days, I hope you find the words, the moments with company, and enough light to hold you through the melancholy that comes, because, every November, melancholy comes.
A Ghost and a Reminder
So, here’s that last tip about recognizing us, knowing when it’s really one of us. If the message feels like anger or fire, it’s not us. That’s you and your injured ego. If the message feels like a warm embrace or a sweet lullaby, chances are it’s one of us. And when you sense us, remember:
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