1 day agoGoodbyes & GrowthLoss and letting go is part of expansion and exploration It was recently announced that the Boathouse restaurant in Central Park is permanently closing after more than 65 years … yet another iconic part of NYC biting the dust and signaling the end of an era. One thing that is…Personal Growth4 min read
Aug 3Here Today, Gone TomorrowWell, we’re still here. And although the Apocalypse did not occur on May 21*, we are experiencing a type of end of days — or at least era — with The Oprah Show shutting down after 25 years! …Personal Growth4 min read
Jul 16Sea of LoveI have seen the truth It is not as though I had invented it with my mind. I have seen it, SEEN IT, and the living image of it has filled my soul forever… If in one day, one hour, everything could be arranged at once. THE CHIEF THING IS…Love6 min read
Jul 3Let Some Light InBe grateful for any cracks in your life; it’s part of our growth It seems that no matter where you turn, things are breaking down, going backward, are topsy-turvy or are all-around wack! Remember, though, that the outer is always a reflection of the inner, from microcosm to macrocosm. We…Personal Growth4 min read
Jul 3How You Can Change the WorldWhen you remember that what you focus on grows, you can be a part of the solution to society’s pervasive problems With all the recent horrific and heartbreaking events, it can be frustrating and overwhelming to think about what to “do” to fix or prevent them from happening in the…Personal Growth4 min read
Jun 21Remember the Rainbow in Your HeartBe sure to laugh and play in order to keep the boogie-man away! With things so intense lately, you may be feeling more uncertainty, anxiety, anger, fear and doubt than usual. I am certainly not immune to it all, so waking up on a recent Sunday morning and seeing this…Personal Growth4 min read
Jun 2Feelings & ForgivenessHelpful tools to get you through these turbulent times Whether you are experiencing a lot of activity in and around your life and/or are directly connected with any of the external events happening the world, you might feel as if you’re approaching or are in the midst of a tsunami…Forgiveness3 min read
May 25Deep Breathing and BeingHelp yourself and the world by staying present and processing one minute at a time Whenever things get too overwhelming, my go-to technique has been to slow down, breathe, and deal with whatever is most important in the moment, even if that’s just allowing emotions to bubble up and pass…Mindfulness5 min read
Apr 21Hatched: A Love ChildImagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire; you will what you imagine; and at last you create what you will. ~ George Bernard Shaw Oh George, if only it were that easy! Creating stuff is hard. That initial idea has to be followed up with a…Creativity5 min read
Apr 19Beyond the BenjaminsOne of the most fascinating figures of our past offers inspiration for creating a fulfilling future I recently caught some of Ken Burns’ new documentary on Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the most multifaceted and wisest of all the Founding Fathers. His was a life that pretty much sums up and embodies…Personal Growth3 min read