Tag: surrender
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Control
This is what I know today about control and my occasional desire to have it: It’s an illusion. I’m not that powerful. I don’t have it over others or their actions or their choices. People are going to do what they’re going to do. I am not responsible for anyone but me. I can’t will,…
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Lessons from an 8 year old
The little girl sat down across the table from me for her writing conference. “We have something in common,” she said, smiling at me. I couldn’t imagine what she might be thinking. Her dark hair and complexion were in direct contrast to my fair. Her 8 years to my 52. “We both have curly hair!”…
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The In Between
This is a place I’ve avoided most of my life! I like to be there. I set my sites on a goal or next step and move swiftly toward it. No lollygagging about for me! But lately I’ve been wondering what it would be like to spend more time in this “in between” place. What…
The Journey Inward 