Starting to blog, Kay Endres-Reavis

Well I decided to get on this thing and start to share creative and not so creative thoughts and ideas. I met most of you at the open house and hope to meet more of you as the events or groups start to take shape.

Six months ago I returned from a two and a half years of sailing. My partner, now husband, Jim and I learned how to sail for the trip. We sold everything and took off July 2004. The sailing adventure all the way to Ireland was a life altering one, but the more significant one is about the relationship and changes with me and Jim. In learning how to write, I hope to give that story some life to share with others and parts on this blog. And invite feedback and commets

I've started a private practice in counseling families with young children. It is a narrow focus, but one that I feel excitement and motivated by. If anyone has ideas on how to spread the word I would appreciate all forms of suggestions. I read the book "Booked Solid" by Michael Port and currently working the ideas and exercises. It is a great marketing book for a service industry.

Again this is a start and will blog more. Kay Endres-Reavis

The 4-Fold Way by Angeles Arrien

This is something I learned in Angeles Arrien's Tarot class back in 1989. It supports me whenever I'm in a quandry and think I don't know how to deal with a challenging situation. Hopefully, it will be helpful to others if they have not heard of it.

1. Show up and be fully present

2. Listen to what has heart and meaning

3. Tell the truth without blame or judgment

4. Detach from the outcome

It is pretty simple but not always so easy to apply. Nancy

Loss

Nancy, loss is such a difficult emotion to soothe and understand. I know that sharing events and stories with others that knew Lief can sometimes bring joy and laughter to recall the good times and experiences that were shared with her. At the same time, accepting the true loss of one from this earth takes time. Please know that if there's anything I can do, just call and I will be there to assist in anyway I can.

When the girls lost their grandparents on their dad's side of the family there were no plans or personal requests for the funerals, memorials or personal services. The family struggled with decisions and other arrangements that were not planned which added to the already emotional time. There was a simple will and two burial plots that had been purchased in the 1930's by their grandfather, but that was it. This leads me to say that I have been struggling with my personal desires and wishes. Trying to accept the second half of life and living it. It would be another topic/topics to discuss with the Network. It would be helpful to understand more about estate and trust planning versus a will. The advantages and tax benefits for heirs that makes it clean and simple in dividing assets. To be more understanding of how I can celebrate the best I can, not knowing when I will leave this earth. Having my wish list and business affairs in order, so I can worry a little less about the things I have yet to commit to paper.