Like anyone who has ever lived (I’ll exclude Jesus and Buddha), I get so annoyed when obvious solutions (to me) are not followed. I’m not alone. Fingers pointed across both sides of the chasm, “It’s YOUR fault for (fill in the blank).” Then I’ll read something that puts me in my place, like this little […]
Suzette here. I’ve been attending different meditation circles, and one woman said that she received a message from Mother Mary. Whether you believe the vision is real or not is not the point. The message itself is profound and thought provoking. When I asked permission to share it, the woman was afraid of hateful feedback. […]
The pandemic continues. Inside-the-house-time translates to inside-of-ourselves-time, and for me, the longest self-reflection period ever.
Adversity reveals one’s character during these abnormal times. Togetherness, 24/7, as well as solitary confinement, gives rise to creativity and new ways to show love. Then there are the hoarders, the complainers, the blamers. Our country is on a collective timeout and what a collection we are. Each of us is a composite of good […]
PANDEMIC: Overcoming busyness, guilt and helplessness. By Suzette Martinez Standring Are we defined by busyness? The pandemic forces a standstill, making us feel helpless. We Americans multitask: family, career, volunteerism; just cross the next thing off on the to-do list. It’s not in our cultural DNA to navel gaze. Yet time and separation gives unexpected […]