How do we make sense of the senseless? (video here, if you prefer to listen/watch) To begin with, senseless tragedy and violence seem to be all around us. Our nervous systems are on overload, so even getting into a space…
Tag Archives: peace
I’m Just Me.
Last week I wrote a poem, but hadn’t decided when/where or if I would share it. I showed it to a friend and she said, “Oh my gosh I love it!!! It has a bit of a Dr. Seuss feel…
My Wish For You
This is the week that many people in the world celebrate the “Prince of Peace.” For millennia, numerous others have followed in his footsteps as peacemakers, from Gandhi to the everyday men and women who choose compassion, courage, and love…
Best Laid Plans
We all have them: Best laid plans. Then something unexpected happens and suddenly our plans have to change. Sometimes it’s for the better, sometimes less so. Last week I told you all that I was taking a mini-break from writing…
Acceptance Made Easy(er)
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about “acceptance” and how important it is for living a balanced and happy life. And I agree. Acceptance is one of the cornerstones of living well. Where I have a…
‘Leggo my E-go’
What is the Ego? And why is there so much fuss about it among the health and wellness folks? Is it really such a villain? I’ve read many different authors and spoken to lots of different teachers and guides about…