Humor, Laughter, and Play
No matter how many times I read Anne Lamott’s quote about laughter, I still giggle. Laughter is bubbly. It’s a feel-good when things don’t feel so good. Laughter is a form of play.
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What if Gratitude Could Change Your Day?
The holidays stir emotions — memories of what once was, the weight of what is, and the uncertainty of what’s ahead. For caregivers, present or former, those emotions often feel magnified. You’re holding your own needs while tending to someone else’s, or the memory of them. The world keeps turning, even when life feels heavy.
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Recipe for Reflection
This time of year often feels like walking a narrow, leaf-strewn bridge between the warmth of Thanksgiving and the bright, jangling chaos of December. Many people leap into the holly-jolly part long before the calendar catches up, but November has always carried a different kind of weight for me. It feels quieter. It feels more sacred, like a month that asks us to slow down and take stock of what we are carrying.
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The Rest of the Story:
The Wise Old Owl
The owl’s silence and attentiveness symbolize the wisdom that emerges when we take the time to tune in—whether to the world around us or to the subtle signals of our own intuition.
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Gratitude and Grief: The Inner Harvest
November invites a turning inward. The days grow shorter, and nature begins its quiet retreat beneath the surface. I see it every morning when I walk my dog Chloe – trees are shedding, and the morning light is more subdued now. For caregivers—and for all of us navigating life’s many seasons—this time of year can stir a profound mix of emotions.
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