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.
walking on the boardwalk memories cascade in the light rain an emotional facial my skin moist ocean waves crash in the distance mist sprays a peaceful grieving remembrance his spirit walks beside me he steps ever so gingerly i welcome his visit in my dreams with his fatherly advice in traditional metaphorical riddle no footprints in the sand no voice but only as i walk nostalgic, alone in this sacred pause and shadowy air his silhouette unseen -- and he is there
go easy, i say to this morning please make me see clearly may i place my feet on this murky earth and say thank you may i return to this miraculous breath every wake in life every accidental slip, intentional step, moment of unhinged challenge that has been for me i pray in the magical moment -- let the fog sweep away all that is wrought in hate and trauma instead, let the fog spread a cloud of loving compassion turned into swinging acts of kindness thank you, beaming sun, for reminding me how strong, how deep these lakeside roots and my center stand carry me free like the ripples in the fog
