I had a long coffee chat with a former student last week. We’ll call her “Josie”. I love our periodic catch-up convos where she updates me on her life, and I cheer her on. Josie’s accomplishments are many, but her pursuit of perfection often gets in her way. She has stamina and drive but despite … More Josie’s Method
It was still dark when I got out of bed after a restless night with a busy mind, feeling the loss of siblings and parents whose anniversaries seem to culminate at this time of year. I made myself a cup of tea and went outside to watch the sun say her good morning hellos. Broken … More Hellos and Goodbyes
Wynne and I were thrilled to sit down with the talented Melanie McGauran recently as she shared the beautiful story of her friend, Lissa. Lissa’s story will inspire you with reminders about grace – despite adversity – and the power of hope. And purpose. As Wynne and I listened, we felt honored that Melanie drew … More Podcast Friday! Episode 74: Remembering Friends With Melanie McGauran
The other day I walked in to my appointment with Deirdre, who is not only my meditation teacher, but also my massage therapist, and announced, “I’ve stopped believing in that story about my foot.” She asked, “What story?” I replied, “The one where I tell myself that my foot and ankle pain are just a … More I Haven’t Tried Anything and Nothing Works
In his recent Heart of the Matter podcast, Dr. Gerald Stein referenced the practice of Tikkun Olam, the name drawn from the Kabbalah to describe making a difference and healing the world. Part of a collective. A greater good. I have been unable to stop thinking about Tikkun Olam and found myself re-reading Dr. Rachel … More In Good Company
I’m taking the opportunity this month to shamelessly share with you some of my new art. This body of work that I’ve just begun feels a lot more topical than much of my work, which tends to be very personal and can perhaps exclude my audience at times. I don’t ever mean it to exclude anyone, I just make what wants to be made, and often times, the work that wants to be made is just for me. This new work is quite personal as well, however, I believe it’s touching on themes that may also reach a broader audience, like you! … More How Safe Do You Feel At Home?
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Love, Curiosity, & Learning … More Well Said Saturdays – September 9
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From Inspirations by Vicki From … More Well Said Saturdays – September 2
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From “Hold Them In Your … More Well Said Saturdays – August 26
It seems like these days pass so quickly that we often finding ourselves reading, appreciating the gift of a post, and then moving on too quickly. To extend some of the great notes of the week, we have Well Said Saturdays – bringing a few quotes from recent posts forward. From See-Saw: Seeking Quiet, Seeking … More Well Said Saturdays – August 19
The Heart of the Matter 