How an unlikely love story with a feral cat left one woman questioning, who is actually protecting whom? — INTRO *Diana Ventimiglia, Editor of The Karma of Cats, steps from behind her editing desk and shares some of her own feline friend musings as an … [Read more...] about The Karma of Cats: The Soul Prints of Our Feline Friends
Love, Family & Relationships
Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
One woman’s story of how non-sexual physical touch helped her discover a path to healing and a deeper connection with her partner after their miscarriage. — It’s a plus! We’re pregnant! I ecstatically shared the proof from three tests with my sweetheart at the beginning … [Read more...] about Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
At Home In His Home: Meeting My Sober Son Where He Is
A raw account of healing and revealing — one mother recovers from people-pleasing and unworthiness through her son’s journey to sobriety _____ With reminders of every fault, limiting belief and mess-up we’ve ever made on the tip of their tongues, our teenage children seem … [Read more...] about At Home In His Home: Meeting My Sober Son Where He Is
The Secret to Successful Mothering (That Took Me 21 Years to Learn)
One mother’s ode to parenting in all of its complexities — how in loosening the hold on her children she found space to be a better parent — I didn't want to write my second book. The book I pitched to my publisher couldn't have been more different than the one that's … [Read more...] about The Secret to Successful Mothering (That Took Me 21 Years to Learn)
Reopening My Mother Heart: A Journey From Tragic Heartbreak to Hope
After experiencing tragedy and shutting down, a mother finds her way back to reclaiming the bond with a daughter she always yearned for — Given that being a parent can be such a challenging and unglamorous enterprise, why do people bother to begin with? Because sentient … [Read more...] about Reopening My Mother Heart: A Journey From Tragic Heartbreak to Hope
End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
An End of Life Doula imparts the beauty, grace, and impact of participating in your dying plan and legacy — As we think about life, we must think about death. As we think about death, we must think about life. Life and death go hand in hand. At the end of life, we hear … [Read more...] about End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
An Artist’s Legacy: It’s Not What We Create, But Rather Who We Become
One woman’s ode to the creative spirit of her Mother — a legacy beyond her prolific literary and artistic creations — one of lasting impact upon the heart — I have always wanted to be a writer. For as long as I can remember, I have loved writing and reading books and … [Read more...] about An Artist’s Legacy: It’s Not What We Create, But Rather Who We Become
Amazing Grace: Experiencing the extraordinary within the ordinary
Every moment is a slice of the extraordinary phenomena that is life — find grace in each and every moment, the beautiful and painful alike. — This moment is so amazing. You cannot believe how extraordinary this moment is. The ways grace can reveal itself are wide and … [Read more...] about Amazing Grace: Experiencing the extraordinary within the ordinary
Entrainments of Heart: The Stitch Work of Community
An exploration of community and the connections that nurtures our souls across beliefs, cultures, borders and religions. — There is one soul and many tongues, one spirit and various sounds; every country has its own speech, but the subjects of speech are common to … [Read more...] about Entrainments of Heart: The Stitch Work of Community
Love Carries On: Making Sense of Loss, Love and Our Maternal DNA
The simultaneous passing of her grandmothers offered a pregnant woman a deeper understanding of life, love, and the divine path of our maternal DNA — My maternal grandmother died a month before my first child was born. A week later, our family’s former babysitter, a … [Read more...] about Love Carries On: Making Sense of Loss, Love and Our Maternal DNA
Is Self Love Selfish? Maybe, But Don’t Let That Stop You
There is an undeniable selfishness to self-love… but nonetheless it is good, right and necessary to love yourself passionately. — I write and talk about love all the time. Love this, love that, love everyone, love love love. It can get annoying. I believe love is the base … [Read more...] about Is Self Love Selfish? Maybe, But Don’t Let That Stop You
A Divorce Made in Heaven: The Gift of Conscious Un-Coupling
Divorce is not for the faint of heart, it is for the strong of spirit. If done consciously, it can be a potent catalyst for transformation and healing. — We held hands as we approached the courthouse. Not quite sure what to expect, we were nervous and full of emotion. I … [Read more...] about A Divorce Made in Heaven: The Gift of Conscious Un-Coupling
