As the world around me swirled (I awoke with vertigo this morning), I began listening to Chapter 2 of Krista Tippett’s new book, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. I had barely begun listening when words of wisdom about the mystery and art of my own life circumstances emerged. “We are all […]
Inspiration
Synchronicity: Anonymous Gifts from the Divine
I do believe in an everyday sort of magic — the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art, and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence when we think we are alone. ~Charles de Lint Recently I’ve been reflecting on the journey I’ve […]
Memoirs That Inspire Me: Confessions of a Latter-Day Virgin
Writers are encouraged to read widely in the genre in which they are writing. As a result, I have been reading and listening to a lot of memoirs. It only recently occurred to me to share the bounty with you. When someone has the courage to allow their life to be guided by their authentic […]
Memoirs that Inspire Me: A House in the Sky
When the radiance of the human spirit shines through in a transformative way, I am inspired. That is especially true when the transformation happens in the midst of a journey into darkness. A House in the Sky Amanda Lindhout & Sara Corbett Amanda Lindhout’s memoir is an amazing account of transcending one of […]
