Reading something today about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Like all myths, there is a lesson hidden in the tale. This one is about selfish love. A love that is all-consuming but focused on what you get out of it for yourself instead of the love you give. It touches on insecurity in that… Continue reading The Balancing Act
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Where do you Go?
When you need a break, do you disappear? Where do you go? Is it somewhere physical or just a place in your mind? Sometimes I don’t have the luxury to run away like I would like so I take trips in my mind. I build worlds for me to live in, places for me to… Continue reading Where do you Go?
Waiting
Sitting in a spa lounge with too much time on my hands before a massage. About once a year, I get a gift certificate for a massage. I used to spend way too much money myself on massages and getting waxed. Part of why I am spending a lot of my pay check now on… Continue reading Waiting
Mistakes
How do you deal with them? For the last few days, I have been thinking about a mistake I made. I took ownership of it, but it has created guilt in my mind that has lingered a bit. This is mostly because I'm afraid it changed the trajectory of a relationship. We were moving in… Continue reading Mistakes
Resolutions (a short story)
I thought about making a resolution this year. There are plenty of things I want to do and areas for growth. But I am just not in it. Most of the things I want can’t just happen this year. But that’s ok. I am enjoying seeing what others resolve to do. I was not surprised… Continue reading Resolutions (a short story)
Lisa Gray 