by Lesley | Apr 13, 2020 | courage, Creativity, Surrender, Uncategorized |
My father had a great sense for growing wealth. He was cautious about how he invested—he deeply researched each company and only chose high-performing ones. During his latter years we had many conversations about investing, and though I did learn a great deal...
by Lesley | Mar 31, 2020 | courage, Devotion, Surrender, Uncategorized |
The yellow smoke fills the grocery store shelves and swirls past the lone can of peas. Outside, it blocks the sun and licks the pavement of empty streets. I sit in my center and watch it eddy around the grimacing eyes the protective masks, the plastic...
by Lesley | Feb 25, 2020 | Beloved, Devotion, Surrender, Uncategorized |
It starts when one is young and even long before the searching, the yearning for that moment when your mother’s eyes alight on you, or your father’s gaze snaps into focus with you as its target. Two universes connect, slide together, magnet and iron. The chest...
by Lesley | Jan 1, 2020 | Creativity, Relationships, Surrender, Uncategorized |
Spring I search Zillow for a house or apartment. Each day, I buzz through the ads. I must move out of my new home. But in my morning practice I melt into the ocean float on gentle waves. Back on land my mind becomes certain again. After living alone for...
by Lesley | Dec 4, 2019 | courage, Soul, Surrender, Uncategorized |
Someone has died. It’s a quiet notion that fully forms in my heart as I sort through my possessions toward the end of this moving day. That kayak and helmet, climbing harness and chalk bag, those photos of a sun-parched woman wide-eyed and eager, are now...
by Lesley | Oct 15, 2019 | Soul, Sound, Surrender, Uncategorized |
Like a bird who can’t enjoy flying but instead only pecks, eats and drinks, I race from one activity to the next. I end each day stretched out on the bed wanting nothing but sleep. But suddenly I awaken. I watch my movements fast and jerky, my...
