Comments for Whispers of Wisdom

Comment on What can I learn from this moment in time? by JaneRiordanWilliams

JaneRiordanWilliams — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:34:28 +0000

I experienced totality at the Santee National Wildlife rescue in South Carolina! It was spiritual and humbling to say the least. At totality you could see 4 planets around the sun. The diamond ring was too spectacular to describe. Life and the Universe. How lucky we all are to live!

Comment on What can I learn from this moment in time? by Angela Hite

Angela Hite — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 13:15:32 +0000

Beautiful whisper, Kathleen! I feel as though I shared it with you!

Comment on Unexpected Transitions: When Life Throws Us a Curve Ball by Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 03:11:43 +0000

Beautiful. Cheering you on! Celebrating hope. Sending love.

Comment on Unexpected Transitions: When Life Throws Us a Curve Ball by Mary

Mary — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 02:51:26 +0000

You are amazing! I love you, kathleen!

Comment on Who Loves America More: Rush Limbaugh or Me? by Diane

Diane — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:02:30 +0000

Right on Kathleen
Wonderfully written commentary and well researched. Keep sharing your thoughts

Comment on Shedding Light by mari small

mari small — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:24:42 +0000

This is the first post I’ve read of yours, Kathleen and it is masterful. It speaks to us all in our universal grief – and ‘gnarly’ journey. When death steals suddenly, in a heartbeat or lack of it, it’s a twisted path ahead. If we’re lucky, we have a lot of fellow travelers to lean on along the way. Thanks for being one of the lights on the path.

Comment on Wonder by Angie Hite

Angie Hite — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:30:14 +0000

Excellent, Kathleen! I have these moments of letting it all go when I walk the beach in Malibu. I get up early and drive out before 8AM. The beach is empty, and the tide is not yet so boisterous. I feel my mind go quiet. And then I start seeing art everywhere…the sand has sparkles in it, and furrows made by rivulets around tiny stones. And little shorebirds chasing sea foam. And others flying in wandering formations. Yes. This is wonder! Thank you!

Comment on Wonder by Diane

Diane — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 05:21:23 +0000

Wonderfully profound and timely for me today. A great ritual I will practice daily. Your writing is inspiring and so descriptive. XO

Comment on Wonder by Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 03:01:06 +0000

Love the blog about “Wonder”…..Enjoyed the sound of the waves to go along with the words!

Comment on What I know now by Elise

Elise — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 15:20:19 +0000

Thank you for this, Wise Woman. I am subscribing!

Comment on Today’s food for thought by Renee Malloy

Renee Malloy — Sun, 29 May 2016 19:40:29 +0000

Thank you so much! Wonderful reading about your Breakthroughs!! Your insights help me also and guide me through the maze of Life. You are a Blessing!

Comment on Life is an inside job: What is it we need from ourselves to be successful in a relationship? by Kathleen Barry

Kathleen Barry — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:34:37 +0000

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!

Kathleen

Comment on Caution: slippery slope ahead by Kathleen Barry

Kathleen Barry — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:33:07 +0000

Thank you Cindy! Well said!

Comment on Caution: slippery slope ahead by Kathleen Barry

Kathleen Barry — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:32:33 +0000

In reply to Jill Frandsen. Thank you Jill! Kathleen

Comment on Caution: slippery slope ahead by cindy

cindy — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:28:54 +0000

Courage – this all encompassing word is tremendously important in my life. I love those lines of the serenity prayer… Grant me the serenity to ACCEPT the things I can NOT change, the COURAGE to change the things I CAN, and the WISDOM to know the difference. I am grateful to witness friends that have walked through awful experiences, wake up each day and choose to have courage.

And on another note, aren’t we lucky to have the power of choice and wisdom to ask ourselves “Should I stay or should I go?”, buck up and take contrary action.

Comment on Caution: slippery slope ahead by Jill Frandsen

Jill Frandsen — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:26:17 +0000

Kathleen

Thank you for this short, lovely article. It is a perfect message for today.

Regards,

Jill

Comment on Life is an inside job: What is it we need from ourselves to be successful in a relationship? by Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 03:28:59 +0000

Honest and well written post. Yikes! Putting oneself “out there” following major life disappointments is the most courageous of feats. I congratulate you in your bravery. How do we enjoy the blissful moment(s) when we know the moment(s) will definitely end–someday–someway? Ouch!

Comment on Life is an inside job: What is it we need from ourselves to be successful in a relationship? by Cathy Sargent

Cathy Sargent — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:44:48 +0000

Dance as if no one is looking, love like you’ve never been hurt and work like you don’t need the money.

This is what I noticed about Kathleen when we first met at an MFT luncheon 10 years ago.

I am not there yet.

I am not able to love like I’ve never been hurt in Santa Barbara for some reason.

Thousand Oaks is different. There is an unbelievable amount of single midwestern quality men that I see everywhere there in my age bracket. It is astonishing!

And although entertaining the idea of maybe dating one of them, I would rather eat whatever I want without getting fat.

Instead I have fallen in love with Alexander Scourby the great Shakespearean actor who reads the King James Version on my iPhone. The words mysteriously get grafted in giving me peace, joy and love while I am stuck in traffic on the 101.

Thank you Kathleen for your transparency and your willingness to be vulnerable.

We need more Legally Blondes and legally Brunettes!.

Comment on Life is an inside job: What is it we need from ourselves to be successful in a relationship? by Shawn haugen

Shawn haugen — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 05:53:37 +0000

At first was very surprised to hear that a guy in his 60s is that immature, thoughtless, cowardly, and rude. Am so sorry – truly, what a jerk, and sad that he was your first experience back in the dating world, but glad that you are reflecting. However, then thought about it more, and actually am not so surprised, since why should we assume that age necessarily brings eradication of bad traits or habits! After dating for 30 years (did not marry Brian until my mid forties and having several long relationships and one very long relationship in my 30s), saw it all (sadly) – could and probably should write a book! Before meeting Brian, had finally reached the conclusion that I would be fine if I stayed single for the rest of my life and made plans with single girlfriends to create communal living situations in our retirement – had a wonderful group of friends. When dating the last five years or so before marrying, by then I knew exactly what I wanted — and did not want — in a guy and was quite adamant (against all the rules) that I was unwilling to spend another year or two dating someone seriously without the eventual goal of marriage; otherwise, I insisted that dates would stay casual and only for fun and companionship. I was extremely reluctant to let my heart and hopes get involved. Oddly, think that position made me strong enough and ready to make it happen and work – and was lucky to find a man of like mind at the right time. By the way, we met via online dating in a fluky situation.

Comment on When Things Don’t Go The Way We Expect Them To: Breakdowns by Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:05:16 +0000

Kathleen
I always appreciate you sharing your vulnerability and helpful stories!