You know, when I first realized that Christians lied, I was deeply upset. I had been fiercely fed the Catholic way of seeing and thinking from before I was born, by being born into the legacy of Catholicism. As a teenager, I focused my opposition on one parent—she was the vigorous enforcer of “the faith” […]
Have you ever asked someone how they’re doing and heard them reply, “I’m surviving,” or “I’ve survived another year”? It doesn’t seem like much of a victory to consider yourself as having merely survived your life. Survival is necessary—yes, because we must survive the experience to tell the tale. But is it where we wish […]
It’s Time to Act. Today, my husband shared a podcast with me about fitness and aging. It featured competitive athletes in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. They were all men. That’s when I got pissed off. Where are the fierce, fit, active women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond? Ladies, where are you? OMG—we need […]
Dynamic Past Theory in Action There are moments that mark us. Not with ink and needle, but with emotional permanence—etched into memory with the sharpness of a thousand unsaid words. I call them Tattoo Moments. They are the snapshots we carry, willingly or not. The story we tell ourselves over and over. The memory that […]
Do You Love Your Body? Does your body know it? It might sound ridiculous to think your body needs your love. But it does. How many of us treat our bodies like garbage dumps? We criticize them in the mirror, avoid our own eyes, push them too hard, neglect their needs, and then act shocked […]
Who would you be if you set yourself free from the role you’ve played all your life? For many, waking up each morning means facing the day with resignation, not invigoration. It’s the same well-worn path, a groove carved deep in routine. And while consistency has its benefits—most bodies thrive on structure—there comes a moment […]
Kintsugi: The Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Everyone has their haunts—some just hide them better than others. And some, like me, have learned to make them our friends. I’ve learned that I am you, and you are me. We have been brought together for a reason—to understand the power of a collective […]
As the new year dawned, I noticed an older woman at my gym. She appeared to be in her late 60s—slightly overweight, with a distended abdomen, shuffling as she moved. Yet, she had made a bold choice: she secured the services of a personal trainer, a young university student, to guide her. That in itself […]
Part 3 Willingness: The Ultimate Force of Creation Willingness is the most powerful force in the cosmos—a primal energy that ignites action, fuels connection, and drives creation. Willingness is the impetus that precedes action. Without willingness, engagement ceases, and the potential to participate, care, share, teach, or learn fades. It is the foundation for building […]
Part 2 The Power of Intention Intention is the energy that underpins everything we do. It’s not just a thought or a goal—it’s a force that defines how we engage with ourselves first, and then with others. Intention shapes our relationships, actions, and decisions. It’s the invisible current that guides us toward meaningful connection and […]
