There is so much discussion about religion, how it has affected history and what it means in our personal lives. As with everything else it is complicated, not simply good or bad. I see religion divided into three parts. Firstly is the sense of community, praying together and following similar traditions that enliven our senses… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Being of service
The Diminished Role of Genes
I couldn’t sleep at all last night because I was so excited about a lecture I heard by research scientist Bruce Lipton. He talked about a new paradigm and how we need to change in order to keep up with our evolution as a species. What was most exciting to me was his research on… Read more »
What Would You Do?
If you knew that you only had one week to live, what would you do? Would you give attention to the chatter in your mind rehashing your game plan for an event that might or might not happen in the future? Would you lay awake at night plotting a verbal counter-attack on a family member… Read more »
To Be All You Can Be
Meet Être, an inspirational resource site created for the middle school set when girls are their most authentic selves yet vulnerable to peer pressure and societal values. I learned about this site created by my cousin yesterday. Être means “to be” in French and is designed to encourage girls to stay true to the things… Read more »
Divorced or Busted?
Sometimes it surprises me how little we know about each other. Have you ever been shocked to hear that someone in the neighborhood is getting a divorce? Or a friend is leaving her job to join the Peace Corps? Or your cousin got busted for illegally growing marijuana in her backyard? Do we forget to ask… Read more »
Standing Up to a Bully
During the warm up exercises in my qigong class this morning, I noticed that the woman in front of me had never been in our class before. She seemed to be new to qigong. How nice for her to try something new. Then the back door opened and a woman peeked her head in and… Read more »
A Valentine Day of Loving
Happy Valentine’s Day! A time of love and of feeling wanted. A day to show appreciation and to feel appreciated, to celebrate love and connection, romance and companionship, chocolate and jewelry, a shining Hallmark moment. On this Valentine’s Day, I wish for you the most precious gift that you can receive. And that gift is… Read more »
Seeking Authenticity
People are increasingly aware of authenticity, in our politicians, friends, family and in ourselves. Who can we trust to be true to his/her word? Who is behind the facade of electability? Who is at the core when the layers of the onion are peeled back? I have always been interested in being real. I know… Read more »
Predictions for 2016
My children were visiting this past week so I didn’t get a chance to write, but I’m back now! Two weeks ago I attended a lecture by two shamanic psychics from Power Path School of Shamanism with predictions for 2016. They spoke of tendencies and offered suggestions on how to handle the changes that will… Read more »
Giving to Charities
It’s December and the charities are trying to get last-minute donations before the year end. I always find it a chore to decide which charities and how much to give. They are all so important and tell heart-wrenching stories of people in need all over the world. The letters sit on my desk for weeks… Read more »