I am having an interesting reaction to the continual negative news. As things fall apart, I wonder, what is the opportunity? Our political and social systems of order are unraveling. From our incomprehensible political response to Russia, to the reports of high spiritual leaders and corporate executives being made accountable for their nefarious actions, we’re […]
Just Like In 1971-Call On the Healing Power Of Hope and Friends
Now more than ever, just like in 1971, we need to call on the healing power of hope and friends. This became clear to me listening to my husband prepare for a concert, “1971” in Nashville in a few weeks. (See link below) It highlights music from that year which often spoke of the power […]
How Life Transitions Expand Your Perspective
It’s been quite a week of transitions. As I’ve reflected on it, I realized that there’s something to learn in how life’s transitions expand your perspective. I’ve been dealing with travel reentry, a friend’s death, helping my nephew move due to a career change and visiting my 98-year-old mother. There are valuable lessons in all […]
Jamaican Quotes: Lessons On Life
We just returned from a lovely stay in Negril. The more I heard people talking, the more I heard Jamaican quotes: with lessons on life. I was charmed by them. Jamaican’s are open and loving with a clear view on what’s important in life. And unlike other tropical countries, they have no desire to emulate […]
QUOTES OF THE DAY:
“GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO DO” We flew to Jamaica this week and heard this on a Delta flight ad: “Good Things Come To Those Who Do” It immediately became one of the Quotes Of The Day. It makes brilliant sense. Goodness doesn’t come to those who wait – as we’ve been told – […]
Looking Good On The Outside – Covering Up What’s Inside
As the world reels from the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, it’s a potent reminder of how vulnerable we all can be. We know celebrities and anyone with a public persona struggle with the conflict of looking good on the outside – covering up what’s inside, but I think it’s a pressure […]
Honoring Your Connections Makes Life Flow – Even In Tough Times
It’s not been an easy time lately. We’ve had too much going on and it seems everyone around us has been in the same place. The energy has been tense and frazzled. Yet, I’ve noticed that honoring your connections makes life flow – even in tough times. How does this work? We’ve had a dear […]
How Meditation Balances Your Mind, Body and Spirit
As I prepare for my workshop, the “Essential Elements Of A Fruitful Mediation Practice”, I’m being shown it’s many benefits in my own practice. The latest revelation, which I find fascinating, is to consider how meditation balances your mind, body and spirit. Let me explain. While we have all heard t how meditation provides positive […]
How to Interpret Signs And Symbols That Answer Life Questions
One of the poignant benefits to my mediation practice is this: It has taught me how to interpret the signs and symbols that answer life questions. It’s a stunning and exciting aspect of meditation that helps give my life direction. As I prepare to teach my new class, “ Essential Elements Of A Fruitful Meditation […]
What Makes Relationships Important – In Meditation?
We’ve been getting through a tough health ordeal and are humbled by the outpouring of support from friends and family. We all know how helpful relationships are in situations like this is, but do you also know what makes relationships important in meditation? Cultivating friendships is a skill set that requires a commitment of time and […]