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The struggle is real. Writing is tough.
Ask Pennwell.
Today we have a delicate submission to which I want to respond with compassion and empathy that is void of judgment. For any of us who have been in long-term relationships, we can certainly understand the many seasons of the heart. No matter how blissful it can be, there are challenges, roadblocks and obstacles. Some we can face, confront and overcome while others, we may not be able to. The latter is usually because of differences in core values, morals and beliefs or the sad realization that the two of you do not share the same long term vision as a couple. Some wants and needs can be met through compromise while some cannot and the decision must be made to part ways.
Continue reading “Ask Pennwell.”A meditation for a new month’s beginning
If you didn’t read it here, a few edits and some tweaks got it published on The Elephant Journal.
So as we ease into September, join me in taking a moment to step away from the chaos, pay attention to the beauty that surrounds us and celebrate life.
Read, leave a heart and share if you choose.
On change.
As we close out August and welcome September, I am reminded of how much I cherish this occurrence that happens twelve times each year. It brings with it reflection upon what’s being left behind and anticipation for what lies ahead – an opportunity to think about what we could have done differently and the motivation to try again in the days ahead.
Continue reading “On change.”It’s been selected and published!
Thank you to all who read this piece with an open mind, thoughtfully commented (or vehemently disagreed) and shared it to their pages.
I make every effort to stay out of political battles and propaganda promotions, but my passion on this one far outweighed my desire to appear neutral.
Writing is a wonderful yet frightening endeavor because you never know how your thoughts will be interpreted or perceived. But that is also where the beauty of it begins – in giving us the opportunity to partake in a respectful exchange of diverse opinions while having the maturity to still like each other at the end of the debate.
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/08/i-am-proud-to-be-an-american/
I am proud to be an American.
At the close of the RNC tonight, a potent cocktail of emotions flooded my being: national pride, honor, joy, excitement, sadness, disappointment and fear.
Continue reading “I am proud to be an American.”It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
When people say it’s just a house, I wonder about their sense of feeling and attachment.
And maybe, in this moment, I envy their perspective.
Today, my childhood home was demolished. Not only my childhood home, but five generations of babies, toddlers, adolescents, teenagers, adults and autumn years. The history was so rich with life and love, heartaches and pain.
Continue reading “It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.”Interesting perspectives.
Each writer has an intention, an objective set that gives the often painstaking process of baring one’s soul, meaning.
That’s the artist’s way – writing, film, photography, dance or painting – and any expression of thought or feeling that I may have omitted.
Continue reading “Interesting perspectives.”New article published in The Elephant Journal.
What is happiness?
If you haven’t read it here on the blog, I’m sharing my latest article published in The Elephant Journal. Hope you’ll take a moment to read, maybe heart and share far and wide.
https://www.elephantjournal.com/2020/08/4-things-to-do-when-we-realize-were-unhappy-erin-murphy/
Published in The Elephant Journal.
The Elephant Journal features some fabulously crafted articles on a variety of often emotional or controversial subjects from a diverse pool of writers – and I’m honored to have been selected as one of them.
If you haven’t yet read my piece on sobriety, please do so here. Read, hopefully heart and help to promote this great online publication.
This article is intended to support anyone struggling with their drinking – whether trying to stop or wanting to gain back some control.