The words Truth, Purpose and Meaning came to me in meditation. It usually takes me a minute to figure out what I’m supposed to “get” when this happens, but this time it was fairly obvious. I was asked to do a podcast earlier in the week, with a focus on what inspired me to create […]
Love – the Great Transformer
The power of love is always humbling. Seeing it change a person’s life is like watching an act of grace unfold in front of you. I have the honor of watching this change process regularly in the Mental Health Court program I work with that diverts people from jail and prison into treatment. Last week […]
The Higher Ground – Finding Your Wisdom Perspective
It was wonderful to see the Obama’s be recognized for the debut of their Higher Ground Production company. It embraces a concept that I call the Wisdom Perspective that I have been working with for years in my practice. What they want to convey with their film company is the stories that hold the bigger […]
The Importance Of RECOGNITION – How Do You Want To Be Seen?
When my husband received recognition for his music at the Lexington Music Awards, I realized that this is something we all want. In varying degrees, all anyone ever seeks is simple recognition for who they are and what they do. Most people don’t care about an award, but they sure would like to be recognized. […]
IS IT TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW?
How do you know when it is time for something new, to break out of old ruts? This has been on my mind as I consider my work and the direction of our non-profit. Last year was super busy and yet I had a slight sense of dissatisfaction. I think I was too busy, without […]
How Your Network Can Enhance Your Quality of Life
I had a revelation recognizing how our network of friends is enhancing our quality of life. Over the last month, numerous opportunities have developed that will be expansive and enriching. Let me share how this has happened and why it is a significant and easy way to improve your life. We’ve had five interesting things […]
Be Intentional With Your Contribution To The Whole
With this new year and new decade, I have been contemplating my contribution to the whole. It seems more important than ever to be aware and intentional with what we are putting into the world. We need a strong counter force to address the many ills of our society. This idea showed up during my […]
A New Year’s Message On Impermanence
How interesting that impermanence is what’s facing me as we move into the new year. There is a somber and an exhilarating message to this concept that I’d like to share. It seems fitting as we consider 2020, a new and likely auspicious decade. The somber part of impermanence has to do with death and […]
This Holiday – “Love The One Your With”
This holiday can be a glorious time for family unity or it can be tough if your family is not close or unified. For years now, I’ve been hosting a holiday party for friends and a holiday dinner for friends without family nearby. It makes for a lively way to share the spirit of the […]
HOW MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION CAN IMPROVE YOUR HOLIDAYS
Do you have a mindfulness and compassion practice? It’s interesting to note that these two things have become linked in exercises and are being used to increase our ability to cope. Now is a great time to bring these skills into play. Mindfulness and compassion are practices that can be easily learned. While mindfulness is […]