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ask...my word for 2021

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My word for 2021 is "ask"...

It has been whispering to me as all my words of the year have in the past; ever so softly and showing up in all kinds of places.

"ASK" as in asking for what I need.  

"ASKING" hard things of myself.

"ASKING" the universe properly.

“ASKING" others to respect my opinions as I ... Read more →


my backyard teachers

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Green beans are one of my quietest teachers.

Pretty much every year for the past ten years, I have grown them. The simple act of picking them reminds me just because I cannot see them doesn’t mean they aren't there.


I can pick the green beans, leave with a handful, go back out in a few minutes, and find more.

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