This 22-minute TED talk by the poetic, passionate, and inspirational Valerie Kaur is a wow! She makes her case from the birthing room to the world stage. This is worth your time and attention. I am a fan. And, perhaps, just perhaps, her words and perspective will help soothe our collectively ragged hearts. Go gently, […]
Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a saying that I use quite frequently. And the saying is, “You have to feel to heal.” With that in mind, let’s look at how we tend to our tender emotions. I love a good TED talk and this one is worthwhile. Guy Winch talks emotional first […]
What happened to my epiphany?
What happened to my epiphany? I just had it. I know it was here. It had lit up my mind and thumped my heart with excitement. It has been with me a mere few days, and, now, it is gone. It has vamoosed and high-tailed it out of my life. I am heart sick. I […]
My winter of quietude
I have earmarked the next three months of winter and early spring as a time of rest, reflection, rejuvenation and deep breathing. Yes, I will continue to tend to my 3D world and professional responsibilities, but it is time to air out the innards and reorganize my being. I have no wild get-up-and-go plans, but […]
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.” […]
