There are so many horrors in the world, we could all use a little pause to ponder our superpowers…and those we’d like to have
A Dialog with Lakshmi: The Goddess of Abundance
I’m no Goddess, but a gift from a friend provokes me daily to see the myriad forms of abundance I have in my life and to continually reach higher.
Pillow Talk: A Nod to Our Stalwart Companions
Our pillows hold more than our head…they hold our secrets, our dreams, our fears and our tears; perhaps they, too, need a breath of fresh air.
The Season of Gratitude
This year, I vowed I would be different. As summer fades, I promised to find a way to relish the coming season as much as I did the last.
It’s as Easy as Mind Over Matter
True to form, on my way to work, my coffee spilled all over the front seat of my car. This was just a confirmation that the ravens had jinxed my day…
Let Her Eat (Gluten-Free) Cake: A Lesson in Paying it Forward
You don’t need a degree to be an expert; if you’ve built up credits through the school of hard knocks, you’re prepared to help others.
Go Ahead… Try Something New!
This past season I set the intention to try new things — a way to face my fears, open my mind and maybe take some risks.
It Takes a Village: A Look at the Parental Community from Africa to Your Home
A rich community is not built by seeking only like-minded people, but rather seeking a diversity of traits which brighten and deepen your own.
The Circle of Life as Measured by Quality Time with Family
Understanding the shifting balance of familial influence as we age allows us to more fully embrace quality time with loved ones.
The Art of Walking in Someone’s Shoes
It is our nature to want to help those in need, to advise and suggest… but sometimes the best support you can offer is to simply hear them.
Wait for it: Exploring the Virtues of Patience
We are not a society that practices or values patience; but what have we lost in our pursuit of instant gratification?
Beyond Small Talk: Becoming Willing to Explore Deeper Conversation and Connection
I love to learn about people, their likes, belief, and desires — and believe we can all benefit by stretching out of our conversational comfort zone