“In sharing each other’s stories, we feel the common human bonds that unite us.”

-- Linda Leonard

It never ceases to amaze me how deeply I connect with the personal stories you send me. Each one reflects unique and precious attributes of the author. And each one speaks a greater truth that resonates in some way inside me as my truth. How wondrous this paradox of being an individual and all-as-one at the very same time!

Consider this tiny excerpt from Kathie Sutherland’s story, ‘The Vagabond’s Life.’ Do you see yourself in it, as I do?

~ Patrice

“This is a fairy tale story of a princess waiting her whole life to be rescued and cared for by a prince, and who is constantly disappointed by misuses of power, disrespect and abuse. It is a story of an internal witch who poisons self-esteem and confidence with self-hatred and who beats with verbal sticks. This is an ongoing story of empowerment; the story of a girl who longs to know herself as a self-responsible woman full of beauty and grace.”

~ Kathie Sutherland

“To me there is no difference between one person and another; I behold all as soul-reflections of the one God. I can’t think of anyone as a stranger, for I know that we are all part of the One Spirit.”

-- Paramahansa Yogananda

“There is in all visible things … a hidden wholeness.”

-- Thomas Merton

Treat yourself to Kathie’s whole story!