The most important point is to accept yourself
and stand on your two feet.

SHUNRYU SUZUKI

Having written many letters in my life that were never mailed, I've decided to send any new communiques out into the universe. For the record, I'm a 48 year old woman with a husband, a stepson (and step daughter in law) and two huskies (Mr. Ruskie L. Tuskie and Miss Sheba Woo). I live in Texas, where summer temperatures are over a hundred degrees on a regular basis and we execute an average of one death row inmate a week. I endured all types of child abuse known to psychotherapy. My father committed suicide five years ago. I'm still recovering, but I suspect recovery never really ends.

These facts do not define me.

My separateness and identity are only an illusion. In truth, I am every person who reads these words. I am, in fact, the Mystery. As is every person who reads these words. Two years ago, I opened the door to a new understanding. My journey is just beginning.