UNBECOMING

“People look at you strange, say you changed. Like you worked that hard to stay the same.” Jay-Z This one time at a drum journey… If I...

I never have a bad day. And while that statement sounds like an obnoxious brag, it’s true. You might think the pandemic, separation,...

Hey! Enneagram 7 here. The enthusiastic visionary. I’m supposed to be uplifting, a light bringer, an eternal optimist. Jazz Hands Jaime....

It didn’t take me long to learn that the discipline or practice of writing these essays occasioned a kind of delight radar. Or maybe it...

“I really think you need to do the Open this year, Mom. It would be good for you.” My son is nothing if not persistent. For the last...

Fifteen years ago I met one of my best friends, Robin, in New York City at an Irish pub. We were there with our dates who happened to be...

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...

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...

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

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

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

“...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...

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