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Sometimes, as a relationship ends, there is a moment when you feel like you’ve been punched in the gut.  The wind is knocked out of you and you’re simply stunned and wide-eyed.  It’s before the flood of other emotions overwhelms and takes you down.  It’s a bright pain, like a band-aid being ripped off, and you feel suddenly raw and exposed.  And then comes the feeling of ground falling out from under your feet, of your world collapsing, and the tightness in your throat cracks and brings you to your knees and the tears come like they’re never going to stop.

Sometimes, it’s like that. Continue reading “The treasure is yours to keep.” →

I’ve noticed that going someplace new, whether across town or across the world, makes me feel awake and alive.  I’m alert to my new surroundings, trying to process what’s going on around me while simultaneously getting my bearings and connecting it with the map in my head that places me in the world.

For instance:  I used to feel very anxious driving in San Francisco.  I’d have to psych myself up for the trip, map out in advance how I would get to my destination and (deep breath) pray I’d find an easy parking spot when I got there.  Crossing the Bay Bridge, my heart would start to pound and I’d turn the radio down so I could put my full attention on my surroundings and plan:  remembering what exit to take, and being super alert for all the cars, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Now I live here, and it’s no big deal. Continue reading “Explore new territory.” →