by skimhenson | Jul 19, 2012 | awareness and action, relationships
Putting on my Superwoman cape and trying to fly has caused problems most of my life. I crash among other bruised souls who I decide need my help. The thing is, not everyone wants to be saved. Not that they can’t be saved, but probably they are too afraid or it’s too...
by skimhenson | Jul 9, 2012 | writing words to live by
I chose incremental after I told my son, “I’ve never in my life done anything incrementally.” This year seemed like a good time to start. Especially after decades of frenzied writing, exercise, organizing closets and cabinets, you name it, followed by nothing – a...
by skimhenson | Jun 25, 2012 | belonging, relationships
We relaxed into a sense of belonging because of each other’s sense of not belonging. Over a jar of Fruition fudge, my friend and I talked into the afternoon about marriage, kids, church, good places to eat, houses, marriage, travel, kids, good places to eat … you...
by skimhenson | Jun 21, 2012 | courage
“Remember, your core also includes your back,” said Linda, our Pilates instructor, when I asked why I was unable to balance on the fitness ball while lying face up. She often reminds us to focus on our core, but somehow I missed that she was talking about more than...
by skimhenson | Jun 14, 2012 | awareness and action, procrastination
After I broke my knee in 2004, I promised myself I would never again describe my life as stuck. As a result of the injury, it was two months before I could drive, sleep comfortably, or keep much food on my stomach. I guess the memories of being trapped in a cast fade....