Posts by Linda Marsanico
A CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE
Life is full of beauty and blessings. Among them are green plants, which grace my home, the view from my beautiful windows (without blinds or curtains), and the ability to shift the colors of possibility.The first perspective change involves my philodendron. Its leaves curled up unhappily on my window sill. Once I removed the plant…
Read MoreA TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Has anybody seen my old friend Martin? Can you tell me where he’s gone? He freed a lot of people But it seems the good they die young. You know I just looked around and he’s gone. “Abraham Martin and John” was originally sung by Dion, 1968; written by DickHoller, Laurie Records; Vinnie Bell and…
Read MoreA BLANKET OF SNOW AND A COUPLE OF THINGS…
I awoke on Saturday, to find a quiet, gentle blanket of snow over my neighborhood, Park Slope in Brooklyn! I felt joyful, reacting to a child within who delights in this first appearance of these cherished white flakes – a dusting of around an inch, according to my iPhone. Most of my holiday shopping is done…
Read MoreTAKE A BREATH
During this time of global uncertainty, I find that it’s helpful to monitor my stress levels. Breathing is one focus of attention. It is an essential part of being alive. We breathe in oxygen and let go of carbon dioxide. When we exhale, we help to maintain pH levels in the blood. When we breathe deeply and rhythmically, we engage…
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