Becoming
I watched the documentary Becoming last night Michelle Obama’s new book She inspires me Her drive to keep on going In spite of the push...
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by Shirley
May 12, 20204 min read
Inner Battle
I’ve been thinking about my childhood lately Which was out of control A mishmash Emotional and physical Fear, confusion and anger...
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by Shirley
May 10, 20203 min read
Mother's Day
By Shirley Riga Becoming a mother changed my life For my children are my teachers I couldn’t treat my babies With disrespect and hardness...
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by Shirley
May 9, 20203 min read
Courage
Courage 1, 2, 3 Jump Ready set go Start Chin up, eyes forward Walk With Determination Courage is found in my breath Determination is...
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by Shirley
May 8, 20203 min read
What is Normal
by Shirley Riga I feel communities pushing Impatient for the normal holding denial in their hands looking toward familiar routine I want...
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by Shirley
May 7, 20204 min read
Intentions
I’m learning to let go of my need to control my morning meditation. Almost two months ago I would start preparation the night before. As...
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by Shirley
May 6, 20203 min read
Gateways
Gateways by Shirley Riga Silent meditation has become a source of comfort for me Space to just be Held in time like a safe boundary Where...
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by Shirley
May 4, 20203 min read
Our Rearview Mirror
I grew up believing I was how others defined me. I relied on invisibility and compliance to stay safe. I grew up feeling remorse and...
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by Shirley
May 3, 20202 min read
Thinking of Angels
Thinking of Angels by Shirley Riga Thinking about angels today Recalling 14 years ago No wings no halo He emerged as a survivor Of a...
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by Shirley
May 2, 20203 min read
Restoration
Though a day late, I was moved to share this writing. We pray for earth’s renewal. We pray for continued growth, abundance and viable...
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by Shirley
May 1, 20202 min read
Be Kind To Yourself
Our walk into spring is different from any other Expectations are masked Time is free to roam Gentleness and patience Tame our minutes Be...
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by Shirley
Apr 30, 20202 min read
Hope is Surrender
Hope is Surrender By Shirley Riga I learned something about myself last night I won’t use a shopping service ever again I care deeply for...
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by Shirley
Apr 29, 20202 min read
I Am a Mother Mountain
A simple photograph can feel like an explosion of my senses Catapulting me back 60 plus years Causing a reflection of my life from the...
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by Shirley
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Struggle with my Struggles
Struggle with my Struggles by Shirley Riga I walk on the same street every day I awake to the same light as the day before I view the...
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by Shirley
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Laughter is truly the best medicine
It’s been 45 days of intense worry, concern and fear as I have navigated my way through this pandemic. Some days I am treading water in...
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by Shirley
Apr 25, 20203 min read
"Drop the Rock"
Back in the late eighties I was involved in a small UCC church in western Massachusetts. My children were elementary school age. My...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Ebb and Flow
Once a month I have tea with an old friend via Zoom. We grew up in the same town, went to the same schools, attended Brownies and Girl...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 23, 20203 min read
Mirror Mirror
I am many faces. I am a mother, spouse, medium, singer, actor, healer, author, teacher, friend, survivor, and witness to my life knowing...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Keep Life Moving
I had a blast on my birthday. My happiness meter hit a ten with all my birthday wishes, cards, emails and gifts. I was in such joy. I am...
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Shirley Riga
Apr 21, 20203 min read
21 day challenge
Years ago I was challenged to pause in front of a mirror I pass and say “I love you” while looking directly into my eyes. It sounded easy...
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