Everything is happening so fast! Our minds can’t keep up with the speed of technology or the bombardment of stimulation. Before we are finished with one action we focus our energy on tackling the next one, and on and on and on. Let’s slow down the carousel and take a moment to evaluate before we… Read more »
You are so busy! Everything is number one on your to do list. There isn’t enough time to get half of your list done. Out of time, depleted, frazzled, darting around from one project to another like a road runner on triple espresso, not getting anything done with precision or attention. Does this sound like… Read more »
Here’s one that might sound familiar: “Yes, but… ,” then we finish the sentence with reasons why we can’t change or be more enthusiastic. “It might be good for you, but not for me.” Tired, old, ineffectual excuses! Yes, BUT I don’t have the time. Yes, BUT I’m not pretty enough. Yes, BUT it’s too… Read more »
Here is a message from Kalani (a retreat center in Hawaii respecting ancient culture and promoting self-reflection): “The end of the year presents an opportunity to take a ‘big picture’ look at where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we are going. By looking at our current situation as it relates to what’s… Read more »
The holidays are here! You know what that means…lots of desserts! Everywhere you turn there are candy canes and frosted chocolate cake, apple pie and creamy custard, not to mention M and M’s and Hershey’s kisses on every counter top. This is the precursor to the boost in gym attendance in January. But there might… Read more »
Being a mother has been the most rewarding and challenging role in my life. There was no training or preparation for it, and little discussion about the importance of the job. As a young mother, I was inexperienced at being selfless and certainly didn’t have a clue about the weighty ramifications of my decisions. They… Read more »
Let’s talk for a moment about something very simple in our everyday lives but so easy to ignore. That is what we believe things mean. The truth is that nothing means anything except what we assign to it. We make a mistake when we are convinced that a phrase or graphic means the same to… Read more »
I am doing so much work on myself that it boggles my mind. If I got a degree for each course of study on myself I would have earned a post doctoral, three-theses, advanced study pile of diplomas. But every time I examine my behavior, step up to the plate and take responsibility I feel… Read more »
Today was day five of a seven-day intensive qigong workshop nestled in the mountains of New Mexico. The venue is remote, isolated, enlightening and powerful. We spent the day in silence, all 53 of us, from morning until night. Without the distraction of chatter, I actually tasted a blueberry and noticed how it was different… Read more »
My daughter was doing a major cleaning out. She didn’t have fond memories of high school and wanted to throw out her yearbook. She asked if I could give her any reason to keep it. I said that years later in anticipation of a reunion she might want to look up classmates. No, she was… Read more »