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W is for Weaving and Wings (for the many women who inspire and support one another every day)

Melody Schaper Posted on February 4, 2022 by Melody SchaperFebruary 4, 2022

Weaving and Wings are two words that fill my soul.  Over 25 years ago I created a production entitled Weaving Dreams of Women.  It was the last theatrical event I was involved with.  When it was presented I was 8 months pregnant … Continue reading →

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V is For Value

Melody Schaper Posted on October 7, 2021 by Melody SchaperOctober 7, 2021

My parent’s home was broken into many years ago and my Mother’s jewelry was stolen.  She was devastated, sick to her stomach that someone would break into her home and take from her what she valued.  She had beautiful jewelry given … Continue reading →

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U is For Up

Melody Schaper Posted on September 9, 2021 by Melody SchaperSeptember 9, 2021

Recently I was alone for five days which was very unusual.  The first couple days I wandered around the house, not quite knowing what to do with myself.  On the third day I could feel my whole being settle into … Continue reading →

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T is for Threshold

Melody Schaper Posted on August 26, 2021 by Melody SchaperAugust 26, 2021

We cross over them multiple times a day and move through significant thresholds many times throughout our lives.  We  graduate from educational programs, get married, divorced, change jobs, move……  We cross over major thresholds when we are born and die, … Continue reading →

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S is for Stay

Melody Schaper Posted on July 8, 2021 by Melody SchaperJuly 8, 2021

In the language of the body the idea of staying with oneself is a common phrase.  If you are not a body person or one who consciously works with becoming present this may seem like a strange idea.  Of course … Continue reading →

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R is for Re-Frame

Melody Schaper Posted on June 18, 2021 by Melody SchaperJune 19, 2021

For over three years I have been meeting with a friend on Zoom every Monday night.  One night is ‘her night’ to be listened to and witnessed, the next is mine to be seen and held.  We have developed an … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2020

Melody Schaper Posted on January 1, 2021 by Melody SchaperJanuary 1, 2021

Dear 2020,  This is going to be short and not so sweet. Actually, it’s not short either so get over it. Fuck you.  Really.  Fuck you. You took my freedom. You took my office. You took my biggest client. You … Continue reading →

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Q is for Quiet

Melody Schaper Posted on September 1, 2020 by Melody SchaperSeptember 1, 2020

“When you cease to fear your solitude, a new creativity awakens in you. Your forgotten or neglected wealth begins to reveal itself. You come home to yourself and learn to rest within.”……….. John O’Donohue  Be silent. Your inner voice is calling, … Continue reading →

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P is For Pause

Melody Schaper Posted on August 31, 2020 by Melody SchaperAugust 31, 2020

“Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest of your life and wait there patiently, until the song that is your life falls into your own cupped hands … Continue reading →

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O is for Over

Melody Schaper Posted on August 8, 2020 by Melody SchaperAugust 9, 2020

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”        Anais Nin You know when it’s over.  You know when you can not and will … Continue reading →

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