by cherylschirillo | Dec 11, 2017 | mindfulness, Mom Moments, Suffering, Transformation
This morning I wrote a letter to a friend who is experiencing deep emotional anguish. I thought it might also be helpful to you. Namaste, Cheryl Dearest Friend, I’ve been thinking of you since your sharing/check-in at during our healing-training yesterday and I wanted...
by cherylschirillo | Mar 6, 2016 | group meditation, mindfulness, Mom Moments, Uncategorized
The cascade of challenging questions and evocative comments started when Andrea Littell, one of the women attending the most recent Mary’s Mavens Meeting, said (paraphrasing), “I’m feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to find balance between providing for my...
by cherylschirillo | Sep 2, 2013 | College freshman, Dreaming, Mom Moments, Parenting Teenagers, Uncategorized
Dear Nick, It was nice to text with you a bit last night. I remember well those times when I was in new place, with new people and hadn’t yet found my tribe. For me, all I really need is one really good friend and then the rest falls into place. But when I...
by cherylschirillo | Aug 22, 2013 | Mom Moments, Parenting Teenagers
My heart is full today. Full with love, hope and gratitude for my first born. I delivered him to the steps of Babcock Dorm on the green and misty campus of Wake Forest University this morning. My heart is full of excitement for him as he launches into his first big...