Go forth with gusto
“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” Audre Lorde This is one of my very favorite quotes. Just reading it empowers me. If it resonates with you, may it serve you well as […]
At the End of the Year
An end of the year blessing from the ever-wonderful John O’Donohue: The particular mind of the ocean Filling the coastline’s longing With such brief harvest Of elegant, vanishing waves Is like the mind of time Opening us shapes of days. As this year draws to its end, We give thanks for the gifts it brought […]
The Real 12 Days of Christmas by Marguerite Theophil
Many assume that the Twelve Days of Christmas are those leading up to December 25, but actually, Christmas Day itself ushers in these twelve days of celebration that end only on January 6 with the feast of the Epiphany. ‘Twelvetide’, as this period is sometimes called, has its origins in an older Christian tradition of […]
Journey thoughts
Have you ever contemplated your particular journey to success? Is it a linear path or an intuitive step-by-step process? Are you a long-term strategist or are you a peripatetic short-term builder? Is stopping a part of your journey or a major distraction? Consider this: “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.” […]
Remembering Newtown: Being A Parent in Dark Times
Today is the fifth anniversary of the shooting in Newtown. It is a day many of us will never forget. Let us take a minute to remember the 20 children and 6 staff members who lost their lives needlessly to the collision of mental health and easy access to weaponry. This piece is for the […]
Thank you, wonderfully wise Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Thank you, God, for the heart and soul of Clarissa Pinkola Estes. I so love how she expresses herself and reminds us to be our best selves, our highest selves, our soul selves. Like me, you might be familiar with the words below (which have been expanded), but they are excellent medicine for this upside-down […]
5 ways to cope with our uncertain world
There are days when you might wonder if, in fact, Chicken Little was right, and the sky is falling. It’s enough to give a grown person the willies. Many things that once seemed bedrock-solid are crumbling. The world is changing; it’s all very fast and furious. Terra firma is shifting, at best, and a bad […]
How do we help a loved one who has lost someone to suicide?
Suicide is often a sudden, unexpected death. It leaves loved ones reeling with shock, confusion, heartbreak, anger and whole panoply of emotions. When word gets out about a death by suicide, there is a ripple effect. The loss moves out in ever-widening circles and whoever hears or knows anyone impacted by the loss wants to […]
