To be clear, this post is not about an accident on a trampoline, because upon reading the title that might be where the reader’s thoughts lead, although it is about trampolines, and grief. Time is not linear; conversations, photos and memory help. Today marks the 15th anniversary of my Dad’s death. I miss him. February…
Tag: love
Stories from my childhood – Bullying
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” This quote is attributed to Jimi Hendrix as well as having ties to William Gladstone and Sri Chinmoy Ghose. The story I’m sharing has a slight narrative twist – the beginning being both the voice of my mom, along with…
“Joy and sorrow are sisters; they live in the same house.” Macrina Wiederkehr
I first came upon this quote a number of years ago while working my way through a contemplative reflective book by one of my favorite spiritual authors, Macrina Wiederkehr. It has helped shape, form and hold me grounded as my continued life journey unfolds. On May 22, 2012 I held 2 very juxtaposed life experiences…
Sharon Richards 