Last evening we watched a deeply moving film. The title was, "Mrs. Lowry and Son". I highly recommend it! As "artists" we were intrigued with the story, impressed with the cinematography and acting by both Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall. Even thought the subtle, but adept directing by Adrian Noble produced a work deserving of … Continue reading There are always shades of gray…
Category: contentment
A Benediction for 2017
by susanna suchak adapted from “A Blessing for the New Year” by Kayleen Asbo (dedicated with gratitude to Mike Prepsky who always inspires) As the presence of light begins to grow with each passing day may the fearful places in your heart unclench their grasp on your life; may your courage blossom and bloom. … Continue reading A Benediction for 2017
#bounceback
Caregivers are compassionate. It is their nature. For most humans it is their nature and very natural to care. It can be an exhausting job though. Sometimes the compassion well feels pretty dry and empty. Oftentimes, caregivers are not the first to notice the symptoms of empty well or exhaustion until they are just about … Continue reading #bounceback
Crow Lessons in poem form
Crow Lessons susanna suchak Clickety, clack, talking back Crow sits, watches intently I sit, We—Sharing secrets he— Resting in old tree Me—Sipping cuppa tea Lone souls he and me Still, we’re Good company.
Crow Lessons
Early last spring a messenger came to me. He perched in the ancient oak tree outside my studio and peered into the window inquisitively. Crows are very curious. Image found here: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Crow/id All the while I was sitting there tippy tapping on my keyboard, this crow watched me, tilting his head this way and that … Continue reading Crow Lessons
Home and Light
“Home is where the light lives.” ~ Kayce Hughlett “As I lay pondering” I am watching snow pile up, listening to the winds gusting, feeling “tucked-in” and safe and cozy. Though “the weather outside is frightful” the snow does brighten up the view from my window. And I am so very glad to be upright … Continue reading Home and Light
Pilgrims
Twice in the past few days I have read similar versions of the following story (which I paraphrase): “A troubled pilgrim, exhausted from the journey, asked a sage for help. The sage gazed compassionately into the pilgrim’s eyes and after a time he spoke, “I can offer you one of two things – a map … Continue reading Pilgrims
Thirsty Thursday …
Today it rains. Il pleut. Interestingly enough in French Il pleut can also mean "he cries" or is it "he is crying/weeping"? At any rate, I think the French have it right ... for the rain often makes people a little misty-eyed. Strangely enough, not me, not today. Perhaps it is because I have … Continue reading Thirsty Thursday …
Learning…to listen
Lately, it seems, I am making more time for reflection. Perhaps it is the season; perhaps that I am beginning to find comfort in the artful practice of contemplative photography; perhaps it is just who I am and who I am becoming. Reflecting requires a high degree of listening. That said, I am beginning to … Continue reading Learning…to listen
Thankful…
It’s been a week since I journalled … until this morning. Now for some, and for me at other times in my life, this would be no news, a big yawn, a so what kind of revelation. But I am a transformative language coach. In other words, I assist people to become mindful through expressing … Continue reading Thankful…
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