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Not Goodbye, but “See You on the Other Side”
"...when our physical body passes away, the inner essence of our being simply travels on . . . continuing to help from the other side."
An Invitation to Calm and Inner Peace
Life’s difficult trials, perhaps more than at any other time, call upon us to dive deep into our spiritual practices.
Grief: “Let It Be”
Grief may come in waves: sometimes barely discernable, like a light drizzle in the background of our days. Other times, it arrives in a sudden heavy downpour of sadness, anger, regret, or fear.
Heart Healing: On the Other Side of Traumatic Stress
Do we know how to set healthy boundaries to keep poisonous words and harmful behaviors from entering the sacred space of our lives?
We Are On the Cusp of Greatness
"We may not always see the pivotal cusp of a cultural shift until we are on the other side of it. But make no mistake; we are living into it now."
It’s Been A Hard Year . . .
Even in the midst of life’s losses and challenges and heartbreak, there is a center of beauty. A center of peace.
Leading a Heart-Centered Life
"Finding ways to re-center and connect with our hearts during stressful times is crucial, reminding us to breathe." A video presentation.
My Roots Go Down
I’ve Learned to Listen— To the trees. To the child. To the breeze.
Hope Always Has the Last Word
Every generation must face the challenges that arise in their lifetime: situations that test the courage, grit, and moral convictions of our species.
Unlearning the Old: Creating the New
In creating new ways of being, seek out role models for how you want to be in the world.
All God’s Children: An Open Letter to the Church
May we take the time learn so that we do not repeat the hateful mistakes of the past or continue the harm being done to our friends, neighbors, and families in the LGBTQ community.
Speak Up! Show Up!
When we listen, we learn how to help. Collectively, we can then engage in the work that moves us toward a world that never permits the harassment and killing of black lives,
An Oriole Came to Visit (What I Learned during the Pandemic)
I want to spend my time with people who are working for positive change and who care about the wellbeing of humanity and the planet.
Hold On
But today, I feel like crying because I want to hug tight the people I love. I want us to make it through this. I want us to do better. To learn from this. To care more. To be more compassionate.
Creating Caring Communities: Come Meet Your Neighbors!
Being open to the unknown can feel scary. Putting ourselves in unfamiliar situations may also cause us to feel nervous. But on the other side of such discomfort and fear are often illuminating learning opportunities.
Worthy of Love: New Book is Here!
Love of one another: Such a simple concept in theory. Such an extraordinary leap of faith in practice. There is no more powerful lesson than learning how to gently lean into love.
Try Something New: Your Life Is Your Adventure
I release the old to make way for the new. I am open to guidance in all its forms. I fill my heart with peace. I lift my spirit with harmony, light, and love. I embrace the small miraculous gifts of each day.
Possibilities for 2019: Join Us!
We will need to see beyond man-made geographic borders, man-made flags, man-made wars, and man-made separations. We will need to expand our ideas of what it means to truly love.
Building a More Loving Community this Holiday Season: “Just Listen”
During this holiday season, may our hearts be filled with peace. May our thoughts, words, and actions bring happiness—to ourselves, to others, and to the world. By listening, deeply, with love.
Honoring Loved Ones Who Have Crossed Over: Why Rituals Matter
Rituals give us an opportunity to share the stories of our friends and relatives who have passed. By joining together in community, we add value and meaning to our own lives...
