How to Get What You Really Want, With What You Already Have
It’s about: what keeps you from accessing your internal resources to move your life forward what needs to happen for you to move beyond internal blocks how to create lasting change
Why Are You Afraid of Self-Affirmation?
Over the years I’ve noticed an interesting pattern. Sometimes when a person wants to change a habit or a pattern, s/he is quick to self-judgment and is fearful – yes, fearful – of self-affirmation. Why in the world would anyone be afraid of affirmation? Fear of becoming complacent or lazy “If I acknowledge how successful […]
What Is the ‘Q’ in LGBTQ? And Other Interesting Things to Know About Sex
Our global experience and understanding of sexuality – in an amazing kaleidoscope of diversity – has been transformed in the past century. What was once condemned, feared, misunderstood, hidden, or denied is now . . . . . . openly and passionately a part of our social and political discussion. Who would have imagined 50 years ago […]
Here’s to Old Dogs!
Sometimes when I sit down to write to you, it comes very easily. This week not so much. My mind was filled with so many thoughts; so much has impacted our planet this week. I couldn’t seem to sort through what I wanted to share with you; I would find myself trailing off or going […]
The Power of Curiosity
Several weeks ago I was interviewed by an author currently writing a book on curiosity. We had such a wonderful conversation that I wanted to share with you part of our discussion. When asked about why I see curiosity as essential to our well –being, I shared that curiosity is absolutely necessary for our . […]
What Does “Freedom” Really Mean?
Despite the complex challenges we face in our nation and in our world today, as Americans, we pause to celebrate The Fourth of July – our Independence Day. With gratitude, we reflect on . . . what it means to live in freedom. “The Free Dictionary” identifies eleven definitions of freedom. Personal liberty (as from […]
What’s the Difference Between a Visitor and a Guest?
“We are visitors on this planet. We are here for ninety or one hundred years at the very most. During that period, we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. If you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true goal, the true meaning of life.” It is true […]
What Comes Before Strengthening?
For the past month I’ve had some challenges with my back. So I’m working with several health practitioners. One of them said something that really resonated at so many levels. He said, “Healing always comes before . . .” . . . strengthening.” Healing always comes before strengthening. We are a culture that values strength […]
Secrets
We are constantly comparing ourselves with each other. You’re not exempt, and neither am I. We’ve been raised in a narcissistic, competitive culture. Meanwhile each and every day I work with people who’ve been forced off their high horse. They’re in a losing position. Some are literally fighting for their lives because . . . […]
Be Our Gift
There’s nothing like a quiet breakaway to the mountains – away from the stimulating adrenaline rush of the city. The fresh, crisp air, the majesty of trees, rocks, streams, lakes, flowers, birds, clouds – the colors, the beauty. Ahhh, just thinking about the mountains is wonderful. Deep, relieving breaths are irresistible. It’s so . . […]
