Stories carry the seeds of our humanness. They help us, teach us, heal us, and connect us to what matters. I’ve been reading a book by poet and philosopher Mark Nepo called The Book of Awakening. In the book, he writes daily affirmations that I truly find awakening. More often than not, they trigger thoughts about concepts that I […]
If we were to drive from one of end of the state of Florida, say the northwestern Pensacola panhandle; to the other end, say, beautiful southeastern Key West, we would travel over 792 miles of road. And that would be the shortest distance. Not restricted by toll-booths, or distracted by tourist traps and traffic jams, birds intuitively know where the direct […]
How long have we all waited for the opportunity to do things we have avoided due to “money, weather, or an array of other excuses?” For many of us, it’s been way too long. However, time is not slowing down, so let’s do that which feeds our souls and fuels our-inner courage. Let’s do BIG, […]
We all have those mundane, boring or overwhelming tasks we just don’t want to do. You know! The less-interesting, less-fun to-do’s necessary for keeping daily life running smoothly. As a rule, many of us put them off until the very final hour, when the thought of the task somehow becomes worse than the task itself. Maybe, it’s folding laundry. […]
For most of us, the saga of life is not an open book with predictable topics and subplots. Our stories have common themes, but individually, each draft is layered with mystery, intrigue, romance, unforeseen set backs, triumphs of growth, and upon first glance, disappointing, painful failures which seem to have no rhyme or reason.
A good friend shared the following story: “My daughter was in first grade when she lost her front tooth,” she began. “It happened while she was at school, just after circle time. To distract the kids from the blood, her wonderful teacher made a big deal of this momentous occasion. And, let’s face it, in […]
More and more, I come across clients and friends who suffer from the chronic and widespread addiction of Too Busy. They may be Too Busy to play with their children or have lunch with an old friend. Perhaps they’re Too Busy to see family, near or far; or to join that volunteer group they so […]
My Two Left Feet – A Not So Grim Tale Once upon a time, a little girl took dancing lessons. She loved the music, the thought of ballerinas and especially the fabulous costume she would wear at her recital. Technically, she wasn’t the best in the class, but it simply didn’t matter because dancing made […]
The promise of a larger life and a soul inspired future is poignantly illustrated in the following children’s story, Grasper the Crab by Paul Own Lewis. Grasper teaches us that in order to grow and experience wonder, we have to be willing to take risks and listen to our own inner voice. Grasper, a sweet, young […]
Sharing the powerful and profound teachings and rituals of Debbie Ford. May they live on and that we have the opportunity to continue to share them. A Gratitude Ritual by Debbie Ford The beautiful gifts of gratitude begin at home so today invite a healing to happen in your own body in your own consciousness […]
“What is REAL?” asked the Velveteen Rabbit one day… “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?” “Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When [someone] loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY […]
These lines are taken from a beautiful poem by Dorothy Hunt. Peace is This Moment Without Judgment Do you think peace requires an end to war? Or tigers eating only vegetables? Does peace require an absence from your boss, your spouse, yourself? … Do you think peace will come some other place than here? Some […]