Taking time to create meaning for yourself, others and what is left behind Back in July, I talked about how I took a trip down memory lane by going through a ton of letters, photos and other memorabilia, and how it led to some profound healing and insights. Turns out…

Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to dedicate myself to creating peace and harmony in the world. I never fundamentally understood why people of various backgrounds, religions, races or nationalities couldn’t get along, whether at home or abroad — because at the end of the day we’re all humans…

Free yourself and others with this powerful act The Fourth of July holiday was mostly a trip down memory lane for me, which was incredibly healing and heartening. I’ve always been a saver. I keep everything, and because I grew up in the prehistoric analog world, I have a lot…

Letting go and trusting the outcome is a key to personal growth and success Years ago when I first heard the phrase “Do your best and surrender the rest,” it was like a huge exhale. It became a major key and mantra for reducing the suffering that came with my…

Take some time to smell the roses and see the perfection of it all Slow down. Take a deep breath. Look at a flower or go for a walk in Nature. Feel the sun on your face. Listen to music that makes you feel good. Sing. Dance. Nap. What can…

Happy Holidays! I hope that you are enjoying this week, having some fun and getting in some rest, review and self-reflection as we prepare to go into a new calendar year, which is one of several potent times throughout a 12 month cycle to do so. There are also periods…

In search of harmony within and without With all that’s going on the world today, whether the uprising in Iran; war in Ukraine; economic or political turmoil on this or the other side of the pond; relationship upheavals (i.e., …

Put one foot in front of the other, following your inner North Star and a formula for success These days you might feel as if you’re at a crossroads: not wanting to stay the same or go back to the way things were, but not really knowing what lies ahead…

Is the Universe trying to tell you something? Either we die unto who we were, in order to move to the next stage, or we die through staying stuck, and suffer stasis and stultification. ~ James Hollis, Ph.D. Yup. Sounds about right these days, at least for me and many…