Taking a Trip Back in Time

September 9, 2021September 11, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 2 Comments

One of the most popular questions that’s asked in the getting-to-know-you phase of dating is, “If you could have a superpower, which one would you choose?”

When I’m asked that question, I feel a strong pull to immediately respond, “Flying, of course! How cool would that be?!”

But when I ponder the question further, I think my answer would have be time travel. I’m not sure if it’s actually considered a superpower, but it’d be cool nonetheless. It’d be cool to move forward in time and see what life will be like. But it’d also be nice to travel back in time and take a peek at how I used to be and to maybe have a chance to right a few wrongs.

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Earth’s Original Tweeters

July 11, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 2 Comments

sweet crimson cardinals
earth’s original tweeters
sending their early morning messages
shrilling and chirping
outside my bedroom window

beckoning me to open my eyes
and see
a beautiful new day
has arrived

wake up
and enjoy
their cheerful sounds sing out

When Sorrow Shifts to Anger

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 11 Comments

Back in September, I wrote a post about times when I get tugged back into an old familiar pain. It could be triggered by a photo I see on social media or by meeting someone who reminds me of someone who’s caused me hurt. Something about the photo or the person tugs me back into an old familiar pain. I feel a sting and a wave of grief washes over me.

A painful event happened this weekend that in the past would have caused a wave of sorrow. But this time, what I felt was anger. What I saw caused me to raise both middle fingers in the air, which were accompanied by several slightly audible f-bombs.

I should note, I didn’t express this to the person directly. I ducked into the bathroom first.

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A Curious Question #14: Are you paying attention to the pebbles?

June 20, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 5 Comments

I was in a difficult situation this week. I won’t go into details right now because the experience is still too raw and emotional. I will say it happened on a hike that required a rescue team. I guess my companion and I took my word for the year–explore–a bit too far.

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My Many Colorful Friends

May 20, 2021June 28, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 3 Comments

In the children’s book “My Many Colored Days”, Dr. Seuss connects the way his energy and feelings change each day to different colors. He writes, “Some days are yellow. Some days are blue. On different days, I’m different too.”

This idea of connecting feelings to colors resonates with me. I believe colors have personalities. They each have their own unique energy. From the springing to life chartreuse green of sprouting leaves to the calm warmth of an apricot pink sunset, colors evoke a variety feelings in me. Each one carries its own qualities and characteristics.

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Just Stop Too, Too

May 15, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ Leave a comment

Not to go on another rant, but there’s another word I’ve decided I need to stop using. It’s a small three letter word but it still packs the punch of a four letter one.

The word?

Too

As in,
I’m too curious.
I’m too picky.
I’m too impulsive.

No, no and no.

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A Simple Mother’s Day Message

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 3 Comments

To all the moms out there
And to my mother and sister in particular
Who do their best everyday
To make the world a better place
One child at a time
I say
I see you
I see the good work you’re doing
And with much love and gratitude
I thank you

Happy Mother’s Day!

Just Stop

May 8, 2021May 30, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 10 Comments

I’m having a difficult time with the word “just”. Or to be more precise, all the words that often follow the word “just”.

When I lament that I’m weary of waiting for Mr. Right to show up, someone will say,

“Just be patient!”
“Just put yourself out there!”
“Just get out and do what you love!”

I’ve “just” done all those things and he still hasn’t magically appeared. Well, maybe I haven’t been patient enough, but I have put myself out there, wherever out there is. I’m doing what I love.

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The Wisdom Of Luna Lovegood

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 8 Comments

Luna Lovegood is my new role model.

My son and I have spent the last few weekends re-watching all the Harry Potter movies. As often happens when I re-watch a movie or reread a book, there’ll be someone or something that stands out in a new way. Life experiences often bring about a new frame of reference and something I didn’t understand before will now make sense.

As Brian McLaren says. “Some things simply can’t be seen from where I am right now. But if I keep growing, maturing, and developing, someday I will be able to see what is now inaccessible to me. ”

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Sometimes Love Arrives in Packages We Aren’t Expecting

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 ~ a curious firefly ~ 6 Comments

My sister recently shared an email with me that was from a consultant she follows named Ritu. In the email, Ritu talks about reframing our thoughts on love and the different ways it may show up in our lives. She included a quote from Bishop Jakes that went something like this:

“We expect to find the love we want in the packages we want it to be in. But the Universe sends us the love we need, often in packages we might not expect.”

It was a timely email to read because I’ve been thinking lately about sharing how love arrived on my doorstep last fall in a package I hadn’t been expecting.

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