I Found Backstory in the Understory
I’m removing an invasive plant on the borders of our small property. The work taxes my body, breaks open my heart, connects my spirit to… Read More »I Found Backstory in the Understory
Susan’s Blog
When the Budging Ain’t Easy
You’re restless inside. Change has been on hold for too long. Success is something you remember or dream of rather than experience. You might be… Read More »When the Budging Ain’t Easy
How the Head and the Heart Found Their Way
How could I work as a personal coach and know that I had a dream alive only inside my head? How could I encourage clients… Read More »How the Head and the Heart Found Their Way
Trusting Everything in the Space of Nothing
After years of both standing by and building, a lot happened at once. Some examples: After waiting for months I was able to see an… Read More »Trusting Everything in the Space of Nothing
The Three I’ll Carry Forward
Temperatures swung up and down all week, echoing the energy of other cycles. Staying inside all of one day invited reflection on both lessons and… Read More »The Three I’ll Carry Forward
That First Step, Five Ways
Goals come in all sizes. But their greatness—their magnitude if you will—comes from their energy. What matters is the decision to purposely move toward something… Read More »That First Step, Five Ways
Why This Grid? Why Now?
I’ve played Wordle for one week. It’s perfect! A few short sentences explain the entire game. There is one right answer. Making up words doesn’t… Read More »Why This Grid? Why Now?
In the Empty Time and Space of 2021
One challenge for me in 2021 was lack of structure. I left the go to work every day world and started a business. Covid repeatedly… Read More »In the Empty Time and Space of 2021
On the Top Rung, but Not Teetering
My mother-in-law passed recently. It was October 14 and one day before her ninety-ninth birthday. She was a sassy, small-bodied Long Islander turned Vermonter who… Read More »On the Top Rung, but Not Teetering
Daring to Step Away: 44 Ways
“I’ll see it, because I ride that thing like a jockey!” This was the reassurance a friend offered about seeing a message that would be… Read More »Daring to Step Away: 44 Ways
My Improv Suit: It’s All in the Making
I’m out of my league. I don’t know what I’m doing. I’ve never done this before. I could fail. My inner critic lobs these reminders… Read More »My Improv Suit: It’s All in the Making
Carrying the Conundrum: why it’s hard to be human
I was puzzled. A long line at the post office and then the sight of my package being thrown into a bin with all the… Read More »Carrying the Conundrum: why it’s hard to be human
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