UNBECOMING

This statement has become part of my mantra for the past month. It is a quick test to gauge my intentions. Spending more time in close proxi

Traveling backwards lets me control the narrative— my take on the storyline. This very control is what I am practicing releasing on a daily

The four of us have been using Danielle LaPorte’s planner to set heart-centered intentions and priorities each week.

When “I” is replaced with “We” even “illness” becomes “wellness.” (a source from the internet; accredited to a million different people) ...

Good vibes only. Attitude of gratitude. Is it really possible that by focusing on what we have we can completely block out the negative s...

Shelter in Place: To seek protection from an environmental hazard by sealing oneself in a safe and secure location instead of fleeing or ...

“You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather.” – Pema Chodron My mother and I used to share the same devotional reading. We each...

I have no desire to age gracefully. I plan to age wildly. I wrote the "On Aging" post about year ago. The message is still the same today...

Do you remember when Oprah used to do her free car giveaway? For one of her shows, every single unsuspecting audience member received a f...

“At some point you have to start becoming something. You can’t just unbecome into nothing.” One of my coworkers and friends is a sociolog...

They say that the relationship we have with ourselves sets the tone for every other relationship we have in our lives. Gulp. My inner cri...

“...you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.” ―...

“I’m going to practice saying yes more this year.” “SHUT UP!” “Oy! That’s a TERRIBLE idea.” These were the heartfelt responses from my tr...

“What we focus on expands.” -Danielle LaPorte We are surrounded by talk of resolutions this time of year. Crisp, new calendars are bright...

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” -E.E. Cummings “Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become bet...

As 2017 comes to a close, I have spent hours in reflection. It has been a big year in many ways. I have laughed, cried, lost, hurt, loved...

Dear Friends, Tis the season...final grades are due. I had no time to formulate my thoughts this week, but I did listen, read and collect...

I am a word person. How and why we use them matters to me. They weigh on my heart and mind. I can retrace my past through phases of attac...

Let it be pink. Let it be pink. Let it be pink. I had taken a silly Facebook quiz - “The Left or Right Brain Test.” Intentionally, I have...

The threat of rain darkened the November sky. A light breeze sent golden leaves floating to the concrete patio below. Seated across from ...