RE-DEFINING SUCCESS: Woos and Woes

Sheelagh Cabalda is a partner, mama and educator, who has worked extensively in youth development, cultural studies, multicultural counseling, cancer support, higher education, events administration and non-profit management. Redefining success is a combination of positive & changing self-concept, inner directedness and a balance of priorities. It is personal empowerment -- taking charge over what we can control & accepting what we cannot. Every day is an attempt to do just that.

22.9.11

What does gratitude sound like?

Thanksgivings befall as autumn descends like another birth anniversary. Grace sits next to me, and I harken . . .

gratitude sounds like
the bedsheets that ruffle
as i turn over to snuggle with my partner
gratitude echoes in our conversations
right before dreamtime
as we wait longingly
to parent the faceless child in our hearts
gratitude croons a golden standard
every moment i gaze in adoration
of my most loved love