“One’s action ought to come out of an achieved stillness: not to be mere rushing on.” D.H. Lawrence For the last few days, I have been walking in parks, riding my bike, listening to the birds and appreciating the chirping of the cicadas (this used to annoy me!). Sometimes, I found myself feeling a deepContinue reading “Secret in the Garden”
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Just what the doctor ordered: A day of nothing but rest!
I was very sick yesterday! A hospital visit was the result. Thanks to all the doctors, nurses and especially my boyfriend who took good care of me. Some believe – what you resist persists! I was really resisting the pain. It went on and on… and finally the result was my boyfriend draggingContinue reading “Just what the doctor ordered: A day of nothing but rest!”
I think, I think too much!
Many, many years ago… too many to say, I dated a boy named Don. He lived about 200 km away from me in Canada. We talked lots on the phone, wrote letters and saw each other on occasion. I worried about lots! What is he doing when I am not there? Will we last?Continue reading “I think, I think too much!”
What makes a good dinner?
Last night, I had a fabulous dinner with three courses and desert, some good wine and delightful conversation. Such a romantic evening! Here in France, dinner is typically not served until later in the evening; it is very common to eat around 8 or even 9 pm. In North America, that would be considerContinue reading “What makes a good dinner?”
jet lag
Jet Lag is an amazing feeling. I thought I would be lag proof but NON! Last night during dinner- I almost feel asleep; during the watching of a fabulous tennis match- ditto! I have never awaited my bed like like last night. So now this morning I am much more alert. Plan to get outContinue reading “jet lag”
Bon Voyage!
Today, I leave for France! This is an extremely long day flying from the mid-west to New York to Paris to Montpellier, France! It is a trip that is so familiar now. I love to go! France, now feels like my second home. I will be in the South of France for the next 6Continue reading “Bon Voyage!”
PLAYTIME: Time to be free!
Do you remember being a little girl or boy? Playing in the sandbox, riding your bike full force down an enormous hill, climbing a tree… blowing bubbles out of your nose! Yes, you know you have done it all. I have! I used to climb a big, old tree out in the front yard. IContinue reading “PLAYTIME: Time to be free!”
France here I come
I am busy packing up my luggage for a long trip to France! if you could see my room, you would laugh. Clothes, shoes, books and general stuff strewn all over the place. I am like a little girl excited about my big adventure. What to take? What to leave behind? Next week, I willContinue reading “France here I come”
Simply beautiful as it is!
There are days when I just let go and trust. I hope to learn to do it every day. For this is a beautiful life.
Shadow on the Wall
France is sexy and very proud of it. It is a country where flirting, public signs of affection and seduction is la recette du jour! But recently, things changed. Our media and theirs has been flooded with images of a powerful public figure who has been arrested for allegedly trying to rape a woman. Dominique Strauss-Kahn knownContinue reading “Shadow on the Wall”
The Passage
Angry heart you scream, you rage. You fight with vengeance to be heard. Your spite says “No one is listening!” Your fury persists My shame has no escape. You haunt me. And still, I’ll hold you close Listen, and gently turn your heart Towards home. ©LorraineMarshall@authenticbeing.wordpress.com
Fear – DON”T BUG ME!
So this morning I was attacked by a bug! Well not exactly attacked but this nasty bug with creepy legs crawled across my bathroom counter. Now seriously, I never gave him permission. He was not invited and heck was not paying me any rent to be there. I screamed and swatted it out ofContinue reading “Fear – DON”T BUG ME!”
Being Human
Rumi was a Sufi poet (Sufism is an Islamic Mysticism) who lived in the 1200’s. He is a Spiritual Poet. Sufis doctrine is to experience the spiritual in the present. I first read “The Essential Rumi” when I was in a very low part of my life. My dear friend Daly De Gagne recommended itContinue reading “Being Human”
Cafe Committee
Here we are having our weekly “authentic living’ meeting sans Emily. Agenda of the day! COFFEE, CATCH-UP, CLARITY and CO-CREATE.
Don’t Worry Be Happy
The day was gray, the weather the pits and I had to go pay a bill. Not exactly the most exciting or happy things to focus on. But, life has commitments and little surprises too. Then while driving, I heard the song “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin. I am serious- it isContinue reading “Don’t Worry Be Happy”
Well Deserved Rest
Just sending a very brief Hello! I have been extremely busy being mom! My daughter Lauren came in from Boston. It was so wonderful to spend time with her and my son Brennen. We did so much and also laughed lots. I did miss seeing my daughter Brianne. She is in Canada. I sendContinue reading “Well Deserved Rest”
STOP… No change please!
Our lives are moving so fast… this is an age of immense change! We want it… yet FEAR it too. Holding onto that fear can be paralyzing. Have you ever experienced that? What do you do to move past it? I often give my fear a voice… listen to it… is it fear of failure,Continue reading “STOP… No change please!”
Sanctuary
Last year I attended a workshop called Come Alive at Haven P.D. Seminars in British Columbia, Canada. It was my second time doing it. NO, not because I didn’t get it the first time but because I wanted to dive deeper to learn more about others, authentic being and myself. The teachers there are truly masters.Continue reading “Sanctuary”
Soak it up!
Life is so filled with schedules, deadlines, decisions and commitments. Worry, worry and worry! We move at such a fast pace. Whirling around half the time unconscious has become a way of being. I know I have done so much in my life out of habit and routine. Then only at the end of theContinue reading “Soak it up!”
Stories of Love
I am now in France. To be more precise, the South of France in a small community just outside of Montpellier. Why? Because I am in love..because I want to spend time with my darling Jean-Luc. A little history for you! My mother was born in France. She came from the North of France inContinue reading “Stories of Love”
When You love life…
When you love life, it loves you back! Do you believe this to be true? I never used to believe it. In fact, I felt life will always give me a curve ball. It is hard and sometimes hell. Anticipate trouble! Is this a healthy way to think? Have you felt like that? So whatContinue reading “When You love life…”
Where to Begin?
My friend and therapist used to begin our sessions with a most meaningful expression… “Where to begin?” I decided that was a perfectly fixing way to begin my blog. So, after hours of thinking about what to say, what not to say, what..what ..what. I decided.. JUST BEGIN! So here I am at the beginning…Continue reading “Where to Begin?”
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