Musings
from the heart
Words of Memory and Magic
Pure and Unedited

Now Is NOT the Time to Remain Silent!
Now is NOT the time to remain silent. You can be kind, compassionate, AND spiritual, and still rebel. I choose to rebel with my words.

Will the End of Creativity Be the End of Humanity?
Will the End of Creativity Be the End of Humanity? Strong statement? Scary? Maybe. Creativity comes from a deep part of us; the subconscious, the

Darkness
Why are we so afraid of the dark? As kids, we fear those dark corners. And sometimes, as we grow into adults, those dark corners

Signs and Synchronicities
Do you believe in signs and synchronicities? I do! I know they are messages, perhaps from the Universe, my higher self, or something else mystical,

Let it Go!
Is it really that easy to let go of the past, to release pain? Just let it go, they say.“OK. Sure. I will!” “They” make

Patience
Patience! Be patient!We aren’t all very patient sometimes. That’s one of my challenges. Yes, I say challenges. I hate the word weakness. I guess every

Cloudy Reflections
I’ve been reflecting on many things… Mostly what’s happening right now. All the changes in my life happening. Right now. Some musings about the future,

My Heart Is Broken but I Will Heal
Is pain caused by others really their fault or is it simply an effect of their actions? They acted, you reacted. The depth of the

It’s OK to be Scared. Take the Leap Anyway
Anything I’ve ever done that ultimately was worthwhile…initially scared me to death. Betty Bender Yep, taking that leap is scary. 2020 was a year of