Triggers of Loss

~Kim Libertini Photo by Nathalie Désirée Mottet on Unsplash The change of season was quick this year.  Overnight, I woke to crisp cold air and the smell of fallen leaves.  The hours of daylight are decreasing. I feel it.  Fall reminds me of home. A small town nestled in the Hudson River Valley of New … Continue reading Triggers of Loss

No Signs From The Afterlife

After my mom died, I thought she would appear in numerous ways and signs. A butterfly hanging about, a warm presence in the room, a vivid dream. I imagined that her essence would feel obvious and overwhelming, an external experience impossible to ignore. That hasn’t been the case. While I’ve seen her in a couple … Continue reading No Signs From The Afterlife

Measuring Progress

~Kim Libertini Scientific and mathematical by nature, my mind feels safe with quantifiable metrics used to measure progress.  I need clear and concrete boxes to check that help me to categorize my level of success. This holds true for both my personal and professional life.  This is part of why I struggled so much when … Continue reading Measuring Progress