When we set an intention, we take the first step. But, it's only one step. The yoga teacher welcomes the student—me—to the mat. Gently and with compassion thanking me for showing up today. Coming to the mat requires commitment. As I settle in cross-legged and begin to breathe, she [...]
Minimalism is more than the absence of possessions. It is about choices. “To be free from suffering, free yourself from attachments.” Buddha A Lesson Minimalism taught me that I did not need a bag of potting soil— not now. It could wait. How long? A week, maybe two—or not [...]
Silence prepares our souls to see the world in full color—an extravaganza of life and bliss. Silent Walks Upon the Sand Silent walks upon the sand interrupted only by the flutter of sea gulls meeting on the shore. I wonder why they gather in such strange little groups. They [...]
Whenever I feel adrift, I clutch the lifesaver of memories and can’t help but smile. My favorite? Any meal with the people I love and cherish. "So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our [...]
In the dark, I stared at the phone. Please don’t ring. We left our small, helpless newborn in the neo-natal ICU. He struggled to stay alive with every breath. “The next 48 to 72 hours will be the most critical. If his lungs develop in that time, his prospects [...]
My favorite question—"What if?" I am a relentless seeker of excellence and kindness. If you don’t see that your story matters, chances are no one else will either. So even though it isn’t always easy, it’s important for you to find the strength to share your truth. Because the [...]
What would it take to create a kinder world? A kindness habit could push us closer to caring for one another in spite of our differences. “Wherever there is a human being there is a chance for kindness.” Seneca Kindness “kind-ness (kīn(d)-nəs) noun: The quality or state of being [...]
“It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.” —Edmund Spencer What You Think Matters What are you thinking right this moment? Do those thoughts create calm and bring joy to yourself and others? Or, do your thoughts feel like a [...]
Fighting hate... The crazy hate weighing down the world can leave you feeling aimless and hopeless. How can we change the world? How can we change ourselves? My Heart Is Heavy My heart is heavy today. Is it the rain or the crazy hate weighing down the world? To [...]
What We Need to Find the Cause We need a new way of thinking to address the rapid spread of a novel virus now or in the future. What's missing? Leaders and a populace with a deep understanding of a system. The effects stare at us daily, but what [...]
