New Quest

Those of you who have followed my blog for years have wondered where I’ve gone, I’m sure. I’ve been taking an unscheduled hiatus from posting here since shortly after we arrived home from Chile. To be honest, although my five months in Chile were wonderful—full of...

The “E” in SHINE

The “E” in SHINE Expect life to support you. Einstein said, “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” “Miracle” is a strong word. Many years ago, it was a word I understood to mean that God...

The “N” in Shine

The “N” in SHINE Nurture your deep self.Years ago when I went through my divorce, I started a practice of visualizing myself walking through a big field to a water well that sat on a knoll in the middle of a grassy expanse. In my imagination, I would sit down next to...

The “I” in SHINE

The “I” in SHINE Invest in your relationships wisely. Because I grew up in a home with dysfunction and chaos (who didn’t?), I learned early in life that I had to cast a wide net for healthy relationships. My four grandparents were the loves of my life, and I had many...

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