As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, I find myself looking forward to adventures in leaf-peeping and forest-bathing. There is something incredibly grounding and comforting about watching the earth gracefully let go of the old to make room for the new. It reminds me of one of my favorite Rumi quotes, "Try not…
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. ~Nelson Mandela Failure has attained quite the negative connotation. Failing a test, failed relationships, losing a job, getting a bad review. For many, the first reaction to failing is fear. Fear that our failures will define us as…
We are going through some unprecedented social and moral times, and it is easy to get consumed in the darkness. But just as a single bulb can light up the darkest of rooms, so can the light within each of us break through the darkness and illuminate what is good in this world. The light…
During my travels in Guatemala, I have learned very acutely that our best laid plans are no match for what Source has planned for us. We may want to go right, but if we are meant to go left, the signs will be everywhere, urging us to take the path meant for us in that…
In case you need a little spiritual sunshine in your day, here’s a sunflower to remind you that you are adored without end! Photo by kerri anne johnson
The power is within you. You are extensions of this powerful Source Energy. You are literally God expressing in this physical body. And so, as you are standing in a thought, or in a word, or in an action that feels good to you as you are standing there—then you are fully open and allowing…
It’s been four full years since I retired from my legal career, and all I can say is “Wow!” In only my wildest dreams could I have imagined how wonderful life can be when we pursue what brings us joy. Perhaps the single most impactful lesson I’ve learned is that our wildest dreams are, in…
Whatever you are going through right now dear soul, know that there is healing on the other side. Know that you are strong. Know that you are seen. Know that you matter and your feelings matter. Know that, despite the agony in the privacy of your heart, the acknowledgement and validation of that agony is…
Beloved, you know deep in your heart the importance of standing up for yourself. When we do not prioritize self-care of the mind, body and spirit, the events of life will dictate our self-worth and esteem. And our happiness, oh, our happiness! When we do not stand up for ourselves, we become the proverbial candle…
Whew! It's been a minute since I've posted and that's all on me. But, A LOT has happened over the past year, and while that's no excuse for neglecting this cherished collective, I offer it as more of an explanation than anything else. You see, I have learned that we can be uber-passionate about certain…
