Toi, from Buckhannon writes: Dear Genie, I’m not a fan of talking about my mistakes. I’m normally the person who denies making any, but I know that one in particular is about to come to the surface. It was unintentional, but it happened. I overdrew my bank account and used our vacation fundContinue reading “Dear Genie #4”
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Have Mercy
I’ve been much more politically active the past couple weeks, despite my intention to withdrawal from the political energy in the USA currently. I have had a difficult time merging my inner activist with my spiritual path because, let’s be honest, activism is not a peaceful or passive activity. I had stopped sharing posts aboutContinue reading “Have Mercy”
Elephant Sized Heart
There is no doubt that Elephants are gentle giants. Their ability to express emotion often brings us to feelings of joy and sorrow. How sad we feel when an elephant sheds tears. They truly elicit our empathy and compassion. They are loving, bonding, intelligent and forgiving creatures. I often wonder if elephants are so largeContinue reading “Elephant Sized Heart”
Forever Lasts Forever
Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called “life” Electric word, life It means forever and that’s a mighty long time… 2016. The year we lost Prince. David Bowie. Alan Rickman. Muhammad Ali. Elie Wiesel. Gene Wilder. John Glenn. And so many others who uplifted us, made us laugh, taught usContinue reading “Forever Lasts Forever”
I Am Responsible For Me
It sounds harsh, I know – but the truth is that once you are an adult you are responsible for your own happiness. No one else is the cause of your decisions, whether or not you succeed, or if you are happy. Once we are an adult we cannot blame others (mom or dad) forContinue reading “I Am Responsible For Me”
Perfectly Imperfect
Laugh. Laugh at yourself. Stop kicking your own ass for your mistakes. Learn. Forgive. Move forward. We all make mistakes. Are you a perfectionist? Man, that is a lot of pressure! I know. I’ve been there. The urge to have the perfect life, the perfect job, to be surrounded by other perfect people who actContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
Genie Mathews 