As another year is coming to a close, I am engaging in what millions of others around the globe do at this time of year. Reflection on the past, and hope for the coming year. This process helps me to learn a little bit more about myself, strengths and weaknesses alike. I am still learning.…
There is no doubt that 2017 was a difficult year. Newscasts, social media feeds, even strangers in the check out line at the market are lamenting the difficulties and tribulations we have faced, collectively, as a nation, and individually as human beings. The hate, division, greed and absolute lack of compassion for people and Earth…
In fully taking advantage of my holiday time off from my 9 to 5, the other day I went for a solo hike at Big Basin, a redwood forest only several miles from Silicon Valley. Every time I visit Big Basin, I am struck by the presence of a divinely beautiful forest located only a…
As 2016 comes to a close, I have found myself doing what many do this time of year. Christmas is over, and a new year approaches, along with new possibilities, new chances to better ourselves, and a renewed hope for the coming year. For many, myself included, 2016 has been a tough year. For me,…
The 2016 presidential election has stirred the collective consciousness of this country. Those on the ‘winning’ side, feel heard, emboldened, justified and sanctified. Those whose presidential choice did not prevail, myself included, feel a tremendous sense of grief, hurt, anger and disbelief. From my own perspective, now seven days post-election, my reaction to the…
The other day, I was on my way to work. The morning had been the same as virtually every other weekday morning--got up early, worked out, ate breakfast, prayed and then got ready and headed off to work (I know, I do a LOT before 9:00 a.m.!). As I was driving, I experienced a fleeting,…
Have you ever felt as though God does not hear your prayers? Jesus says "ask and it shall be given to you." So why do some prayers seemingly go unanswered? Well, they don't. God answers each and every prayer and petition, it just may be that the answer is "no," or "not just yet." …
I am exhausted. I went out last night with a friend who I hadn't seen in quite awhile. She had come to a liberating realization of late and wanted to share it with me. I feel honored that she felt so comfortable with me to share her revelation. As we talked, we also ate.…
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