One of my favorite poems is by Maya Angelou, called "Still I Rise.” It reminds me that nothing can break me. It reminds me that my dreams are worthy ones. It reminds me to hold true to who I am deep inside and to embrace change. It reminds me to trust myself more then...
This week is about prayer for me. I am called to remember what is important, mostly what is important beyond my need to control outcomes and trust in a bigger truth. The following is prayer for myself and all of us as we venture in our lives - either in times of ease...
I believe that the deepest love we are meant to feel is for ourselves. I believe if we can cultivate a real, deep love for ourselves, we can develop a strength for change. We develop the capacity to forgive the unforgivable. We can change minds with love; we can...
Why on earth would you want to be grateful for your suffering? Does the mere idea of finding gratitude for your hardships make you want to throw something at your computer screen? It did for me, to be honest, and not all that long ago... I used to get agitated when...
Our virtues define who we are and how we are remembered. They also guide our present & future experiences. The list of virtues is extensive and includes authenticity, compassion, confidence, encouragement, forgiveness, gratitude, joy, love, optimism, truth and so...
Do you feel the pull of never enough? Never enough time, sleep, money, sex, work, beauty, patience, success, exercise, healthy choices and on and on. Do you feel like no matter what you do, it's never good enough? Do you feel that you are juggling so many balls --...
It's that time of year again. How can we do this in a way that positions us better for success? How do we follow through instead of letting our will and vision fade out after a couple of weeks? I believe HOW we set goals is more important than what goals we set. We...
That comes from Brene Brown whose research and work is really important in our world right now as well as for the future. I want to bring light to some of the things she speaks of, to help spread her teachings, because I feel privileged to be present on this planet at...
I've witnessed friends and family members in my life get more settled in their beliefs over the years, becoming less willing to see new perspectives and points of view. I've watched as they have chosen to feed or hold on to anger rather than forgive and let go. I've...
The ability to change our minds is one of the many wonders of being human. The ability to catch our thoughts in the palms of our minds is more than a gift: it is a skill that we develop by being mindful and creating opportunities to watch our emotions ebb & flow....