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I’ve never met anyone who, if telling the truth, hasn’t experienced guilt. Many carry guilt around, declaring it part of the human condition.  Guilt can be a helpful emotion reminding us that we may have made a mistake, like neglecting to pick up milk for breakfast or forgetting a friend’s birthday or anniversary. With a… Continue reading Is Guilt Dragging You Down?

Do an internet search on “self-care,” and you’ll find an endless assortment of beautiful ways to care for yourself.  Some suggest massages, hot bubble baths, a cup of tea, and a long nap. Many discuss the meaning of self-care and how-to. My suggestions include slow, meditative movement, breathwork, meditation, and journaling.  Why is self-care important? … Continue reading The Storm and the Butterfly

The Darkness of Addiction My heart is heavy this morning. Our friend, a young man we will call Steve, landed on our doorstep recently with all his belongings and nowhere else to go. Sadly, he is addicted to alcohol. As is typical with people who have a substance use disorder, he and his addiction have… Continue reading Understanding Is the Booby Prize

Fear asks: Are you sure you want to do this? Returning home from my writing retreat weekend, filled with awe. Awe? Yes, I don’t know another word that says it all. I am a writer who is creating her first book. I am excited, joyful even. And I’m feeling vulnerable. Fear tickles me, warning me,… Continue reading What, Me Write A Book?!

Releasing our demons The health crisis I experienced last year ushered all my demons out of their closets and back into my life in a very pronounced way. Suddenly, everything in my life changed.  Initially, I was resistant to everything. I hated not being able to do simple things like shower without help. Confident that… Continue reading Dissolving Resistance

Lessons from the storm I’m not afraid to die. I’m not concerned with how I’m going to die. I am at peace with my fate, my destiny. What will be will be.  Last year, I experienced a health crisis that shook me to my core. Not life-threatening but certainly life-changing. Because I trust in the… Continue reading What Will Be Will Be

Embracing our true nature. As a child, I longed to know who I was. I knew my name and the names of my parents, siblings, and other relatives. I knew where I lived, how old I was, and what grade I was in school.  I yearned to know something but didn’t know what that something… Continue reading We Are One Thing Only

Fear is a normal part of being human and our built-in alert mechanism. We humans are innately wired to detect danger. Our nervous system is our natural emergency system, which signals 911 for us to save our lives. It is generally an excellent idea to answer that call. But what about undifferentiated, free-floating fear or… Continue reading Don’t Answer the Phone If It Isn’t Ringing

Thank you. I am so profoundly grateful for your existence. You support me, inspire me, trust and guide me. I am truly blessed. Thanks for being you, in all the fantastic, fabulous, beautiful ways that you show up. Even when I cannot see you, your presence lights up my heart. Your presence takes my breath… Continue reading Dear Divine Human Me

I go down to the shore in the morningand depending on the hour the wavesare rolling in or moving out,and I say, oh, I am miserable,what shall—what should I do? And the sea saysin its lovely voice:Excuse me, I have work to do. Mary Oliver I didn’t want to be miserable when he died. He… Continue reading Go and Don’t Look Back