For years, I've found myself identifying that the concept of turning obstacles into opportunity (or "ad astra per aspera," dontchaknow) has become the distillation of my life's purpose. Not just for myself, but also through leading by example, encouraging others...
Category: inspiration
ad astra per aspera, inspiration, things I like
Darling Inspiration
I think I ought to start referring to more people as "darling." Especially myself. (Alone, naturally. Not in some creepy third-person way in casual conversation.) It's like being inspired with a timeless, kid-gloved hand. Which we all need from time...
fitness, inspiration, music
Ear Candy: Sexy Times & Kicking Ass
Guys. When I need to set a mood, the first thing I turn to is music. And the two things I find myself needing to set moods for, most often, are either "Kicking Ass" or "Getting Freaky." I know I'm...
ad astra per aspera, beauty, inspiration, life lessons
The Journey.
My parents have been here for the holidays. It's been... hectic. So here's this, since I don't have time to write much. A friend posted this to facebook, and I absolutely died for it. Feels incredibly powerful, especially so close...
inspiration
Here we aren’t, so quickly.
A couple of years ago, I was in the backseat of a convertible headed to Santa Ynez wine country. My sister and brother-in-law were in the front, and my then-husband beside me in the back. As we sped up Highway...
ad astra per aspera, inspiration
The Guest House.
This poem really gets me. Both as a writer, and as a Dana. Enjoy. This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor....
I write blogs and stuff for myself.