Five Lessons Learned From the Geese
Yesterday morning I attended a presentation, hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, on matching resources with needs at a global level. With newly developed technology and international networking, churches, charities, and donors can be more quickly matched up with needs around the world. More accurate measurement data can now be compiled to assure funds given toward these needs […]
Four Agreements That Would Transform the Political Landscape
Today I completed my mail-in ballot for 2016. I’m kind of a political junkie, so I was informed about the candidates. I researched the judges and studied the pros and cons of the amendments. I felt good that I had voted thoughtfully and responsibly. We’re living in a chaotic time of change. I’m actually excited about […]
How to Not Get Lost
Several weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant right before a Rockies game on a lovely summer evening. Behind me was a table with two women and two little girls. After they had finished their dinner, they all passed by my table. And as they passed by I heard one of the mothers say […]
What to Teach Our Daughters – Stop the Insanity of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Statistics reported in 2016 – Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family. Domestic violence is […]
Three Essential Ingredients for a Happy Relationship
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
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 . . […]
