I turned and hurled the roses at his head. He ducked and they flew past to hit the wall. Missing enraged my demon even more. I roared, said anything and everything that I knew would hurt him.
No More
In Service to the Apple Fairies
Yes, I am a grown woman, and yes, I believe there are fairies in my garden. I wasn’t particularly “into” fairies even as a child, and as an adult I remained a bit skeptical, while trying to be open minded. Over the years, however, I have had so many encounters with the wee folk in my garden and through shamanic journeys and visions that I have become a true believer.
The Greatness of Lake Superior: A Meditation by the Shore
Nathan Thompson takes time out beside Lake Superior. “The lake itself is a healer,” he writes, “taking whatever comes to it and transforming it, slowly, into something else.”
Nick Vujicic: It Matters How You Finish
Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but he has come to terms with this and has overcome his challenges. So can we all! This short video is an incredibly powerful tribute to the human spirit.
Mood Swing
It’s amazing to me how much the weather can affect my mood. When the sun is shining bright and the sky sings a pale blue smile, my heart feels lighter. When the thunder clouds roll in and lightning streaks across the sky, my body feels exhilarated and excited. I can be languid in the heat and sleepy in the deep droop of snowfall.
Adapt, Overcome and Improvise
Life throws us curveballs, but the ability to follow a military mantra lets us adapt, overcome and improvise, regardless of how challenging things seem.
No One Understands
A woman who has experienced years of extreme stress begins to explore what is triggering her rage.
Jane Goodall on What Separates Humans from Apes (TED Video)
Someone asked me the other day which woman I admired most. There are so many incredible women in this world, but one of my first choices would have to be Jane Goodall, the famous primatologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and UN Messenger of Peace. I am thankful for this brilliant yet humble woman who has devoted […]
My Perfect Graduation Ceremony
Graduation? I didn’t understand what the big deal was! Why would I waste a whole day in stuffy high school gym getting bored with the long speeches?
The Other Side of Me #1: The Madwoman Within
Life As A Human is pleased to present a new series, The Other Side of Me, from a writer who goes by the pseudonym ‘Thriving On The Other Side’. This is a series of posts about a woman’s quest to truly understand herself, realize her potential and care for herself after years of caring for everyone else.
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