“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.” -Albert Einstein I used to struggle and strive. I used to think that I needed to ‘do’ more in order to give my body the best chance to heal. I used to feel guilty when I ate a piece of pizza. I used to… Read More
When babies are born they can’t do anything for themselves. They can’t eat, walk, talk, or even use the bathroom. They are helpless. We must do everything for them. Yet we love them. We adore them. We make silly faces just to encourage them to coo. They are useless to the planet in traditional terms… Read More
Some people thrive on organization. They love it. They get excited about new calendars, love organizing challenges and multi-task with annoying ease. I’m sure early January makes them giddy with scheduling glee. I am not this person. I never have been. It took me 43 years to accept this. Is it my favorite trait? Probably… Read More
It’s resolution time once again. It’s that week between Christmas and the New Year when our bodies feel sluggish from over-indulgence, our wallets feel lighter from over-spending and our minds feel overwhelmed by the desire, yet confusion of how to get ‘back on track’. The thing is that most of our resolutions come from guilt. … Read More
We all know the true meaning of Christmas. We know it’s not about the stuff and yet if we did not do the stuff we would be pariahs. You know it and I know it. I have simplified this year, but I am still running around like a lunatic, buying gifts, gift bags, gift tags,… Read More
“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” –Charles Swindoll I believe in the order of things. I believe that random luck has no part in the way life unfolds and that each opportunity or challenge is here to offer us another chance to grow. I also believe lessons… Read More
“Life is not measured by the amount of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” That sounds lovely and inspiring, and I couldn’t disagree more. We all have those amazing moments in life that we can never forget. The births of my children are the two happiest moments of my… Read More
Sympathy is a beautiful thing. It is a mark of our humanity to want to support our loved ones in times of crisis. It reminds us that we are not alone at the most challenging times of our lives. It brings out the best in our friends and neighbors. It lightens our burdens when we… Read More
There is a great shift in consciousness occurring on the planet right now. Every injustice, act of violence and challenge has not yet ceased, but profound examples of a unified global consciousness are popping up each week. We are all spiritual beings. We don’t need to do anything to become spiritual, but most of us… Read More
Much of humanity believes in God and practices a religion. Most of these religions remind people that God is all-knowing, all-powerful and yet, we humans, even those devoted to religion, do not trust this basic tenet of most faiths. If we did, we would never worry about anything, would we? You are connected to all… Read More
