Your Energy

Gloria DeGaetanoThought-Poems

Your energy, or inner chi—if you prefer—makes everything possible. All completions and beginnings depend on it.  Energy renewed means a vibrant living; energy not restored leads to a slow decaying. Dissuaded, defeated, we succumb more quickly to any little annoyance or long-term pain that passes our way.  Without the necessary … Read More

I Met a Witch on My Walk Today

Gloria DeGaetanoThought-Poems

I met a witch on my walk today. Not in costume—the real thing. Her long, gray hair glinted in the sun. I noticed the grooves on her face as she came closer. “What is that stone? It’s a new one on me.” She demanded, seemingly mad at herself for not … Read More

What is Your Path to a Higher Purpose?

Gloria DeGaetanoThought-Poems, Uncategorized

stillness path

First of all…What is a Higher Purpose? Is it a determination to help out, whether it’s walking your neighbor’s dog when he broke his leg—your neighbor, not the dog…or something grand like crusading on behalf of the homeless and securing shelter for each and every one in your city? Is … Read More

Mom’s Usual Day

Gloria DeGaetanoThought-Poems, Uncategorized

“I don’t know what you are telling me. Please stop screaming…Use your words, remember?” I hardly remember floating through grocery shopping with only a list to occupy the whole of me. No tears. No “You can’ts.” Certainly no “Don’t touch thats…” Just me and my list, unobtrusive, strolling the aisle—no … Read More

And the Oscar Goes To…

Gloria DeGaetanoScreen Technology

I love a good movie—one that moves me in some way—to tears, joy, or both! Usually I am “into” the Academy Awards. But COVID and, now the war in Ukraine, put a damper on these types of frivolities for me. I used to love seeing the fabulous gowns and hair … Read More

Fly Inward

Gloria DeGaetanoClarity

The easy way out is the most difficult way in.

Welcome Back, Light!

Gloria DeGaetanoClarity

Seeds actually need darkness to grow. But their dark cave must provide the right nurturance to do so.