Ideas for a Better Life
Giving Thanks to …
This Thanksgiving season, I’m giving thanks to many of the same things that I’ve been blessed with in past years–good health, family and friends, purposeful work. I am also giving thanks to something new, which has been right under my nose, since the day I was born. I’m grateful for my ancestors. Without my ancestors,…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Are Surrounded By Darkness
Lately, I’ve had a low grade fever of sadness and grief. It’s not overt. I’m not shedding buckets of tears or unable to get out of bed. Instead, my body feels achy. I avoid the news of the day. When I hear an update on world events, it feels sticky and heavy. My heart takes…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Big Day
You know the feeling. It’s something that’s been on your calendar and taking up mindshare. Maybe it’s a big presentation at work that’s anxiety inducing, or a highly anticipated vacation away, or a medical procedure that you are dreading. How do you prepare when faced with a situation that feels uncertain and significant? In the…
Read MorePure Joy
Recently, I spent the day at a nearby retreat center. Designed as a day of self-renewal, this Franciscan center on 70 acres offered solitude among beautiful oak trees, holistic bodily treatments (think sound healing and massage), nourishing meals, and spiritual guidance. My fellow participants and I met with a facilitator in the morning to talk…
Read MoreWant More Connection? Try This.
I often hear people say they would like to have more connection in their lives. Whether it’s with friends or family or significant others, connection is nourishing. It’s a basic human need. What I hear less of is the need to connect with oneself. I know from my experience of burning out that if you…
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