Getting In

Getting into a cold pool takes a lot of determination on my part. Once I’m in and get going, the water seems fine and quickly feels good. Refreshing even. I find it curious that the most energy seems to be needed at the entry point. Whether we dive in...

Sweet Gifts

There is a beautiful message scribed into the layers of paint on this little canvas. And even though my mind can’t recall the wording exactly, I can feel the energy of the prayer. Looking at it now, I see a lovely curve of space, both holding room and inviting...

Intuitive Knowing

About 45 varieties of goggles stared at me from the sporting goods display. Truly. How can there possibly be so many choices? A voice in me said, “get the purple ones.” It was that voice of the little one who doesn’t care about price or function or...

Lane Eight

This spring I got an inkling to get back in the water and swim. Just for fun, I make my way back and forth across this Olympic size pool. Then I start imagining taking lessons. Could I really unlearn my poor habits and learn to breathe better? Could I improve enough...

Soft Focus

A favorite book in my third grade classroom was Magic Eye. Remember that one? Over and over the kids would pick that book and stare at the pages until the hidden objects appeared out from under a sea of dots. Magic Eye requires a special way of seeing. Looking...