When we remember That death could be round the corner Conflicts fade away. Love becomes more important. Forgiveness and apology Come easier and are more urgent, The chaff quickly separates from the grain. When we remember That life could yet be long Whatever is ongoing may extend Then our backbone straightens Our silence learns to … Continue reading Poems: When We Remember
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Lessons From Shaping Clay
Noticing a sign announcing a pottery class, my friend and I impulsively stopped our bike and inquired if we could have a class right away. With only a few hours left before we headed back to our city, we could not have imagined how easily this opportunity had presented itself. She an artist and me … Continue reading Lessons From Shaping Clay
Blinded by Familiarity
Do you see the same person in the mirror everyday? When you look at your close family and friends, do you see the same people everyday? To do that would be to deny the experience, growth and natural evolution that has been an ongoing process in one's life. Nevertheless, we tend to lock ourselves and … Continue reading Blinded by Familiarity
11 Ways to Be Present to Another’s Vulnerability
If you are the kind that needs research to validate what common sense and your heart will tell you easily enough, then you may want to listen to Brene Brown's brilliant TED talk, 'The Power of Vulnerability'. Her research from hundreds of interviews led her to a breakdown and she went to her therapist and … Continue reading 11 Ways to Be Present to Another’s Vulnerability
Beyond All Excuses
Sometimes the obvious is the last to be seen. Take the case of our favorite scapegoats. No, you would not see them for what they really are.They are so well disguised and rationalized, that it is hard to recognize that they are only our favorite stories of blame. It may be the job that you detest, … Continue reading Beyond All Excuses
Questioning the ‘Retirement Plan’
I confess I am a little amused when people ask me if I am 'spiritual', or a 'seeker', or 'a 'healer', with a deliberate emphasis on the air quotes. Not because those words do not carry meaning, but because of the way in which they are discussed today. Language has its inherent limitations of course. … Continue reading Questioning the ‘Retirement Plan’
S(he) who must not be named
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" said Shakespeare. And he was right. The rose would continue to be what it is, regardless of what it was called. The question is would we appreciate it's beauty and fragrance as much? It is not a trivial question. The extent to which we embrace, reject or … Continue reading S(he) who must not be named
Why I am wary of seeking ‘instant manifestation’.
"A time there is to plant, And sow; another time to pluck and reap." ~ Ecclesiastes 3:2 In a world that desperately seeks instant gratification, patience is a difficult word to digest. From so many directions, we are bombarded with ideas of 'intention' and 'manifestation', that few of us pause to consider the appropriateness of our … Continue reading Why I am wary of seeking ‘instant manifestation’.
Lifelines – and why we cut them off.
Three questions: First Question: Are you aware of what nourishes you? It may be soaking in warm silence with a loved one. Or laughing for no reason with a child. Perhaps honoring a calling like painting, or singing, writing or creating in some manner. Maybe its simply walking on the beach or watching a sunset. Or seeing a … Continue reading Lifelines – and why we cut them off.
The ‘New Beginnings’ Daily Meditation – Available for Download Now!
Stress, overwhelm, exhaustion, helplessness and hopelessness - all shut us down and close us off to new possibilities. We feel stuck in this state and nothing seems to help. This 15 minutes guided meditation has been designed to shift you out of such a state. It helps you return to a harmonious, balanced space, where … Continue reading The ‘New Beginnings’ Daily Meditation – Available for Download Now!
Serene Reflection 