On the most recent book tour several people asked how I could practice this spirituality stuff and focus on living in the moments of my life, and feeling optimistic and loving and hopeful when there is so much wrong with the world. There is violence and lack and discomfort and despair – for sure. And [...]
Faith, to me, is trust that the moment is just as it should be – even if it’s painful and difficult. It’s the Knowing, (with a capital K as my friend and teacher Paul Hertel would say) that there is something bigger. But, this is not a passive Knowing. It must be practiced. Cultivated. And, [...]
When life shifts and changes, when things feel hard or confusing and even when things feel beautiful and awesome – often we question our faith. Questioning, does not imply doubt, though you can be doubtful at times. It’s okay, there are not hard fast rules about this stuff. At least not in this spot. For [...]
This post originally appeared November 2010, when I was exposed to some very raw, hostility directed straight at me. It startled me then. Left me uncertain and even frightened. Until I remembered who I was — again. Until I remembered how I choose to live in this world. Once I reconnected with that, I felt [...]
It is sometimes, often really, hard to know what to say. Today is one of those times. I am grieving too. For personal losses and the losses of those I never knew. There is sadness in the air. It’s o.k. I’m not going to tell you to put it in perspective, whatever it is for [...]
Ready to make positive changes in the New Year? Here are some tips to help you stay on target. This post originally appeared in 2011. Perseverance. Determination. Persistence. Any quality that keeps you going despite adversity and challenge is the difference between success and mediocrity. It’s also crucial when it comes to living our biggest [...]
Tired of feeling like a failure every time you set (and break) your New Year’s resolution? Statistics tell us that most of people give up on their resolutions within a couple of months. But, you can stop ripping yourself over failed resolutions, and make positive lasting changes in 2013 by thinking of your resolutions a [...]
This time of year we tend feel more stressed than festive. We run around in the I’ve-got-to-get-it-all-done mode and hardly even notice what it is we are doing. That is a sure way to leech happiness from the season – or any day. Sure, we all have a lot to, but instead of focusing on [...]
This time of year one of our favorite topics of discussion isn’t of love or gratitude, compassion or meaning – it’s about the madness – the stress surrounding the season. We talk about how busy we are how much we have to do and how can we never get it all done. And, our lives [...]
I was interrupted four times during dinner last night. Four times. I was talking with my daughter about how to handle a difficult situation in the classroom and she interrupted to ask for an orange and mention her tights. My husband then threw out a comment about his Fantasy Football team and by then, I’d [...]
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